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Missouri — Statute of Limitations

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Statute of limitations for medical malpractice

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 516.120

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Medical Malpractice Statute Of Limitations in Missouri

Under Missouri law, Mo. Rev. Stat. § 516.120 governs the statute of limitations for medical malpractice claims. This statute establishes a fixed time limit within which a plaintiff must file a lawsuit. The verified figure provided by the official source is five years. This period generally begins to run from the date the alleged act of negligence occurs. The statute also sets out certain factors that may affect when the limitation period starts, and the official source contains the exact details of these provisions. A worked example below demonstrates how this five-year rule applies to a typical claim. To estimate how this limitation period might apply to a specific set of facts, the DocketMath calculator should be used.

Governing authority

In Missouri, the statute of limitations rule is set by Mo. Rev. Stat. § 516.120. The verified packet cites Mo. Rev. Stat. § 516.120 (https://revisor.mo.gov/main/OneSection.aspx?section=516.120).

Deadline example

For a Missouri medical malpractice limitations check, use the verified limitations period from the current rule packet: 5 years. The authority packet cites Mo. Rev. Stat. § 516.120 (https://revisor.mo.gov/main/OneSection.aspx?section=516.120).

Example inputs:

• Accrual date: 2024-04-25
• Filing date checked: 2026-04-25

Calculation:

• Start with the accrual date.
• Add 5 years.
• The example deadline is 2029-04-25.

This example is generated from the verified facts packet rather than freeform prose. Confirm tolling, discovery rules, and claim-specific exceptions before relying on the date.

Estimate your own result: every situation has exceptions that can change the outcome. Use the medical malpractice statute of limitations calculator to estimate your specific figure.

This page provides general legal information and calculation tools, not legal advice. DocketMath is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation, and using this site does not create an attorney-client relationship. Laws change and exceptions apply, so deadlines and amounts specific to your situation should be confirmed with a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.