New Hampshire · Medical malpractice claims: harm and next steps
Medical malpractice claims: harm and next steps in New Hampshire
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| Filing deadline | 3 years from discovery; 6-year repose; expert opinion requiredRSA § 507-C:4 |
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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 New Hampshire?
RSA 508:4: 3 years from the act or omission, or from discovery of the injury and its cause; no statute of repose. Expert testimony required to prove the claim (RSA 507-E:2). Minors: 2 years after reaching majority (RSA 508:8). A lawyer can confirm yours.
Source: RSA § 507-C:4
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?
New Hampshire has a 3-year statute of limitations for medical malpractice from the date of the injury or discovery, with a 6-year repose from the last act of treatment. New Hampshire has no cap on malpractice damages. New Hampshire requires plaintiffs to obtain a pre-filing expert opinion and submit it with the complaint, and the defendant must receive a 60-day notice of the claim before suit is filed.
Medical facilities in New Hampshire
Dartmouth-Hitchcock 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 New Hampshire.
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- RSA § 507-C:4