Jackson County Circuit Court — 16th Judicial Circuit
415 E 12th St, Kansas City, MO 64106
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Medical malpractice claims: harm and next steps in Missouri
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| Filing deadline | 2 years from discovery; 10-year reposeRSMo § 516.105 |
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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 Missouri?
RSMo § 516.105: 2 years from the act of neglect (from discovery only for foreign objects and failure to report test results); 10-year repose. Minors under 18: until the 20th birthday. A lawyer can confirm yours.
2 years from discovery; 10-year repose
Source: RSMo § 516.105
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 Missouri can be heard in Jackson County Circuit Court — 16th Judicial Circuit. A lawyer can tell you which court fits your case.
Medical facilities in Missouri
Barnes-Jewish Hospital / Washington University Medical Center — Level I Trauma Center
Children's Mercy Hospital — Level I Pediatric 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 Missouri.
What happens when I check?
You answer a few short questions about what happened. If you send them, your answers are kept on file. If a participating law firm takes these cases, it may contact you. People's Justice is not a law firm.
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- RSMo § 516.105