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Medical malpractice claims: harm and next steps in Minnesota

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Filing deadline4 years from accrual (Minn. Stat. § 541.076)Minn. Stat. § 541.076

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 Minnesota?

Minn. Stat. § 541.076: 4 years from the date the cause of action accrued. Minors: the deadline is suspended during minority, but the suspension may not run more than seven years, or more than one year after age 18 (Minn. Stat. § 541.15(b)). A lawyer can confirm yours.

4 years from accrual (Minn. Stat. § 541.076)

Source: Minn. Stat. § 541.076

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?

Minnesota requires malpractice claims against a health care provider to be brought within 4 years from the date the cause of action accrued (Minn. Stat. § 541.076). Minnesota has no cap on non-economic damages. Minnesota does not require a pre-filing certificate of merit, but expert testimony is mandatory at trial.

Hennepin County District Court — Fourth Judicial District

300 S 6th St, Minneapolis, MN 55487

Court website

Medical facilities in Minnesota

  • Mayo Clinic — Rochester, MN

  • Hennepin Healthcare — 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 Minnesota.

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Sources

  1. Minn. Stat. § 541.076