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Medical malpractice claims: harm and next steps in Hawaii

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Filing deadline2 years from discovery; 6-year repose; pre-suit panel requiredHRS §§ 671-11, 671-12

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 Hawaii?

HRS § 657-7.3: 2-year SOL from discovery; 6-year repose from act. Before suit, a claim generally goes to a medical inquiry and conciliation panel (HRS §§ 671-11, 671-12). Minors: 6 years from the act, or until the 10th birthday if that is longer. A lawyer can confirm yours.

2 years from discovery; 6-year repose; pre-suit panel required

Source: HRS §§ 671-11, 671-12

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.

Medical facilities in Hawaii

  • The Queen's Medical Center — Level I Trauma 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 Hawaii.

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Sources

  1. HRS §§ 671-11, 671-12