What is the statute of limitations for a medical malpractice case in Pennsylvania?
Generally, the statute of limitations begins to run on the date of the negligence and expires two years thereafter in Pennsylvania. However, there are exceptions if the patient is a minor, is incapacitated, or if there are special circumstances where a legal concept know as the “Discovery Rule” applies. An attorney should always be contacted to appropriately calculate the statute of limitations as it may vary from case to case. You may contact Attorney Rolf Patberg at 412-232-3500 for any specific inquiries.
