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Medical malpractice claims: harm and next steps in Alabama

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Filing deadline2 years from act (6 months from discovery if not discoverable sooner); 4-year repose from actCode § 6-5-482

Deadlines vary with the facts of each case. A lawyer can confirm yours.

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01 · Your filing deadline

What is the deadline in Alabama?

Alabama Code § 6-5-482: 2-year SOL from the date of the act; if the injury was not discovered and could not reasonably have been discovered within that time, 6 months from discovery — but no later than 4 years from the act (statute of repose). Minors under 4 years old have until their 8th birthday. A lawyer can confirm yours.

2 years from act (6 months from discovery if not discoverable sooner); 4-year repose from act

Source: Code § 6-5-482

Deadlines vary; a lawyer can confirm yours. An older diagnosis or a past filing window does not, by itself, establish whether you have a claim.

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A lawyer can check which filing rules apply to your circumstances.

02 · Where cases are heard

Where would my case be heard?

Alabama has a 2-year statute of limitations for medical malpractice claims, with a 4-year statute of repose from the date of the act or omission. Alabama has no cap on non-economic damages in malpractice cases. Pre-suit notice is not required before filing. The Alabama Medical Liability Act (AMLA) governs malpractice claims with heightened pleading requirements and a requirement for 'substantial evidence' of a recognized standard of care.

Medical facilities in Alabama

  • UAB Hospital — Academic Medical Center and Level I Trauma Center

  • Huntsville Hospital — Regional Medical Center

How this works nationally

For the overall process and updates, read the Medical malpractice claims: harm and next steps overview. This page covers the local information available for Alabama.

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Sources

  1. Code § 6-5-482