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Statute of Limitations
Alabama Code § 6-5-482: 2-year SOL from date of act or, under the discovery rule, from the date the patient knew or should have known of the injury — but no later than 4 years from the act (statute of repose). Minors under 4 years old have until their 8th birthday.
2 years from discovery; 4-year repose from act
Alabama Data
Exposure in Alabama
Source: Alabama Medical Liability Act
Source: Alabama civil court data
Source: Alabama jury verdict reports
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