What Is the Statute of Limitations for Medical Malpractice in Kansas?
In Kansas, the statute of limitations for medical malpractice is generally 2 years under K.S.A. § 60-513(a)(7), (c).
Medical malpractice Deadlines in Kansas
How long do you have to file a medical malpractice claim in Kansas?
In Kansas, the statute of limitations for medical malpractice is generally 2 years under K.S.A. § 60-513(a)(7), (c). The full rule is: 2 Years (4-yr repose).
When does the clock start for medical malpractice in Kansas?
Two years from when the injury was discovered or reasonably should have been discovered, with an absolute four-year repose under subsection (c).
Can the Kansas deadline for medical malpractice be extended?
The four-year repose is shorter than the general ten-year outer limit and bars a claim regardless of discovery. A screening panel may be requested.
Is the deadline different if the claim is against the government in Kansas?
Often, yes. Written notice to a municipality within 120 days under K.S.A. § 12-105b. Section 12-105b requires written notice to the clerk or governing body of a municipality before commencing an action under the Kansas Tort Claims Act, generally within 120 days of the loss. The municipality then has 120 days to review, during which the limitat…
How does Kansas compare to other states for medical malpractice?
Kansas's 2 years is in the middle of the range nationally. Across the 51 jurisdictions with a verified figure, the deadline for medical malpractice ranges from 1 year to 4 years, and 2 years is the most common. Compare all states →
What Does Medical Malpractice Cover?
Situations that typically fall under the medical malpractice deadline in Kansas:
