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New Hampshire — Statute of Limitations

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3 years

Statute of limitations for medical malpractice

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 508:4, I

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Medical Malpractice Statute Of Limitations in New Hampshire

New Hampshire’s medical malpractice statute of limitations is governed by N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 508:4, I, which sets a three-year filing deadline. This means a plaintiff generally must bring a claim within three years from the date of the alleged act or omission giving rise to the injury. The statute provides specific exceptions and conditions that may alter this period, all of which are detailed in the official statutory text. The verified figure of three years is used in the worked example below to illustrate how the deadline applies in a straightforward scenario. Readers should consult the DocketMath calculator and the official source at the link provided to estimate their own applicable limitation period.

Governing authority

In New Hampshire, the statute of limitations rule is set by N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 508:4, I. The verified packet cites N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 508:4, I (https://gc.nh.gov/rsa/html/LII/508/508-4.htm).

Deadline example

For a New Hampshire medical malpractice limitations check, use the verified limitations period from the current rule packet: 3 years. The authority packet cites N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 508:4, I (https://gc.nh.gov/rsa/html/LII/508/508-4.htm).

Example inputs:

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

Calculation:

• Start with the accrual date.
• Add 3 years.
• The example deadline is 2027-04-25.

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.