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Minnesota

  • SOL for Medical Malpractice Claims (Minor Plaintiffs): 7 years
  • SOL for Medical Malpractice Claims (Parental Claims): 4 years
  • SOL for Wrongful Death Claims: 2 years

Minnesota Statute of Limitations for Medical Malpractice Claims (Minor Plaintiffs)

7 years: Minn. Stat. § 541.15: (b) In actions alleging malpractice, error, mistake, or failure to cure, whether based on contract or tort, against a health care provider, the ground of disability specified in paragraph (a), clause (1), suspends the period of limitation until the disability is removed. The suspension may not be extended for more than seven years, or for more than one year after the disability ceases.

Minnesota Statute of Limitations for Medical Malpractice Claims (Parental Claims)

4 years: Minn. Stat. § 541.076: An action by a patient or former patient against a health care provider alleging malpractice, error, mistake, or failure to cure, whether based on a contract or tort, must be commenced within four years from the date the cause of action accrued.

Minnesota Medical Malpractice Claim Caps

No cap.

Minnesota Statute of Limitations for Wrongful Death Claims

2 years: Minn. Stat. § 541.07(1): …for malpractice, error, mistake, or failure to cure, whether based on contract or tort…

Minnesota Wrongful Death Claim Caps

Not applicable for the state of Minnesota.

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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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