What Is the Statute of Limitations for Medical Malpractice in Missouri?
In Missouri, the statute of limitations for medical malpractice is generally 2 years under Mo. Rev. Stat. § 516.105.
Medical malpractice Deadlines in Missouri
How long do you have to file a medical malpractice claim in Missouri?
In Missouri, the statute of limitations for medical malpractice is generally 2 years under Mo. Rev. Stat. § 516.105. The full rule is: 2 Years (10-yr cap).
When does the clock start for medical malpractice in Missouri?
Two years from the act of neglect complained of, with an outer cap of ten years.
Can the Missouri deadline for medical malpractice be extended?
The two-year period is a sharp exception to Missouri's generous five-year default. Section 516.170's general tolling for minority and incapacity expressly does not apply to § 516.105 — the medical statute has its own, narrower minority provisions.
Is the deadline different if the claim is against the government in Missouri?
Often, yes. Notice to a city within 90 days under Mo. Rev. Stat. §§ 82.210, 537.600. Missouri requires written notice to the mayor of a city of a certain class within 90 days of an injury caused by a defective street or sidewalk under RSMo § 82.210. Sovereign immunity under § 537.600 is waived only in defined categories — chiefly motor vehicle…
How does Missouri compare to other states for medical malpractice?
Missouri'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 Missouri:
