Noakes Law Group

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In Kentucky, medical malpractice lawsuits must generally be filed within one year from when the injury occurred or when it was discovered. The “discovery rule” can extend this deadline, beginning the one-year period when the patient actually discovers the injury or reasonably should have discovered it. Important exceptions exist for certain individuals: minors have until one year after turning 18 to file their claims, and those who are mentally incapacitated receive similar accommodations. However, Kentucky imposes a five-year statute of repose that serves as an absolute cutoff—regardless of when the injury was discovered, no medical malpractice claim can be filed more than five years after the date the alleged negligence occurred.

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