Medical Malpractice Lawsuit in Alabama

Statute of Limitations

Alabama Code § 6-5-482: 2-year SOL from date of act or, under the discovery rule, from the date the patient knew or should have known of the injury — but no later than 4 years from the act (statute of repose). Minors under 4 years old have until their 8th birthday.

2 years from discovery; 4-year repose from act