In the state of Pennsylvania, the medical malpractice statute of limitations states that a victim must file a medical malpractice claim within two years of the date that the error was discovered. The Pennsylvania Discovery Rule allows for the clock on the statute of limitations to not start running until the error has been discovered or should have reasonably been discovered by the victim. 

The statute of repose further instructs that the victim must file a claim within 7 years. While the discovery rule allows a person two years from when they discovered the error to file a medical malpractice case, the statute of repose limits the time to seven years from the date that the medical malpractice occurred. Under the statute of repose, a person could be barred from filing a medical malpractice lawsuit if they don’t discover it within the 7 year statutory period. 

There are some exceptions to the statute of repose, though they are for very specific situations.

It is best to have a qualified medical malpractice team supporting you through your medical malpractice claim to ensure you recover your rightful damages. If you feel that you were harmed do to medical malpractice, call Pribanic & Pribanic today. We are dedicated to those impacted by medical negligence and we will help you recover the damages you deserve.

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