What is the starting point for the statute of limitations for medical malpractice in the material?

What is the starting point for the statute of limitations for medical malpractice in the material?

• A. 2.5 years from the date of malpractice
• B. 3 years from the date of malpractice
• C. 1 year from discovery
• D. 5 years from the date of injury

Answer: (A)

The starting point is when the negligent medical act occurs—the accrual date. In this material, the clock begins on the date of malpractice, so you must sue within 2.5 years from that moment, regardless of when the patient discovers the harm. This reflects the rule that the cause of action arises at the time of injury from negligence, not at discovery or later. The other options imply discovery or different timeframes (e.g., starting at discovery, or starting after 3 or 5 years from injury), which do not fit the rule described here.

The starting point is when the negligent medical act occurs—the accrual date. In this material, the clock begins on the date of malpractice, so you must sue within 2.5 years from that moment, regardless of when the patient discovers the harm. This reflects the rule that the cause of action arises at the time of injury from negligence, not at discovery or later. The other options imply discovery or different timeframes (e.g., starting at discovery, or starting after 3 or 5 years from injury), which do not fit the rule described here.