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Alabama
- SOL for Medical Malpractice Claims (Minor Plaintiffs): 8 years
- SOL for Medical Malpractice Claims (Parental Claims): 2 years
- SOL for Wrongful Death Claims: 2 years
Alabama Statute of Limitations for Medical Malpractice Claims (Minor Plaintiffs)
8 years: Ala. Code § 6.5.482: Must file prior to 8th birthday for minors when injury occurred when minor was less than four years old.
Alabama Statute of Limitations for Medical Malpractice Claims (Parental Claims)
2 years: Ala. Code § 6.5.482: 2 years after negligence or six months after date of discovery, but never more than four years.
Alabama Medical Malpractice Claim Caps
Not applicable for the state of Alabama.
Alabama Statute of Limitations for Wrongful Death Claims
2 years: Ala. Code § 6-5-410(d): The action must be commenced within two years from and after the death of the testator or intestate.
Alabama Wrongful Death Claim Caps
Wrongful death statute allows the recovery of punitive damages only. Merrell v. Alabama Power Co., 382 So. 2d 494 (1980 Ala.).
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If you or your child has suffered a birth injury due to medical malpractice or negligence, speak with our birth injury lawyers. We can answer your questions about the statute of limitations for birth injuries in your state.
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