What Is the Statute of Limitations for Medical Malpractice in Ohio?
In Ohio, the statute of limitations for medical malpractice is generally 1 year under Ohio Rev. Code § 2305.113.
Medical malpractice Deadlines in Ohio
How long do you have to file a medical malpractice claim in Ohio?
In Ohio, the statute of limitations for medical malpractice is generally 1 year under Ohio Rev. Code § 2305.113. The full rule is: 1 Year (4-yr repose).
When does the clock start for medical malpractice in Ohio?
One year after the cause of action accrues, subject to a four-year statute of repose from the act or omission.
Can the Ohio deadline for medical malpractice be extended?
A written 180-day notice to the defendant extends the period. The four-year repose can bar a claim regardless of discovery, with narrow exceptions for claims discovered late in the period and for retained foreign objects. An affidavit of merit is required under Ohio Civ. R. 10(D)(2).
Is the deadline different if the claim is against the government in Ohio?
Often, yes. Generally 2 years against a political subdivision under Ohio Rev. Code § 2744.04. Chapter 2744 governs political subdivision immunity and sets a two-year period for actions against a political subdivision to recover damages for injury, death, or loss to person or property. Claims against the State go to the Ohio Court of Claims under ch. 27…
How does Ohio compare to other states for medical malpractice?
Ohio's 1 year is among the shortest 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 Ohio:
