Vermont · Medical malpractice claims: harm and next steps
Medical malpractice claims: harm and next steps in Vermont
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| Filing deadline | 3 years from the incident or 2 years from discovery, whichever is later; 7-year reposeV.S.A. § 521 |
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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 Vermont?
12 V.S.A. § 521: 3 years from the incident or 2 years from discovery, whichever is later; 7-year repose. Minors: general minority tolling under 12 V.S.A. § 551 applies. A lawyer can confirm yours.
Source: V.S.A. § 521
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?
Vermont's medical malpractice period is 3 years from the incident or 2 years from when the injury was or should have been discovered, whichever is later, with a 7-year repose from the incident (12 V.S.A. § 521). Vermont has no cap on malpractice damages. Vermont does not require a pre-filing certificate of merit.
Medical facilities in Vermont
The University of Vermont 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 Vermont.
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- V.S.A. § 521