Sedgwick County District Court
525 N Main St, Wichita, KS 67203
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Medical malpractice claims: harm and next steps in Kansas
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| Filing deadline | 2 years from discovery; 4-year reposeK.S.A. § 60-513(a)(7) |
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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 Kansas?
K.S.A. § 60-513(a)(7), (c): 2 years from the act, or from when the injury becomes reasonably ascertainable; 4-year repose from the act. Minors: 1 year after turning 18, but no more than 8 years from the act (K.S.A. 60-515(a)). A lawyer can confirm yours.
2 years from discovery; 4-year repose
Source: K.S.A. § 60-513(a)(7)
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.
02 · Where cases are heard
Where would my case be heard?
Cases from Kansas can be heard in Sedgwick County District Court. A lawyer can tell you which court fits your case.
Medical facilities in Kansas
University of Kansas Medical Center — Level I Trauma Center
Wesley 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 Kansas.
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- K.S.A. § 60-513(a)(7)