Medical Malpractice Lawsuit in Kentucky

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Statute of Limitations

KRS § 413.140(1)(e): 1-year SOL from date of discovery. No explicit repose period. 75-day pre-litigation notice required (KRS § 216C.020). Minors: tolled until age 18.

1 year from discovery — one of the shortest SOLs in the US

Kentucky Data

Exposure in Kentucky

Source: KRS § 413.140(1)(e)

Source: Kentucky Revised Statutes

Medical Resources

Clinics & Specialists in Kentucky

University of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center — Level I Trauma Center

Norton Healthcare — Louisville