What Is the Statute of Limitations for Medical Malpractice in Minnesota?
In Minnesota, the statute of limitations for medical malpractice is generally 4 years under Minn. Stat. § 541.076.
Medical malpractice Deadlines in Minnesota
How long do you have to file a medical malpractice claim in Minnesota?
In Minnesota, the statute of limitations for medical malpractice is generally 4 years under Minn. Stat. § 541.076.
When does the clock start for medical malpractice in Minnesota?
Four years — longer than most states, and longer than Minnesota's own two-year intentional-tort period.
Can the Minnesota deadline for medical malpractice be extended?
Note that § 541.07(1) expressly carves veterinary malpractice into the two-year section, which is a good reminder that "malpractice" is not one category in Minnesota. An expert affidavit is required.
Is the deadline different if the claim is against the government in Minnesota?
Often, yes. Notice to a municipality within 180 days under Minn. Stat. §§ 466.05, 3.736. Section 466.05 requires notice to a municipality within 180 days after the alleged loss or injury is discovered. Claims against the State run under § 3.736, which requires notice within 180 days and suit within two years. Both sit on top of the ordinary limita…
How does Minnesota compare to other states for medical malpractice?
Minnesota's 4 years is among the longest in the country. 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 Minnesota:
