KENTUCKY STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS

Statutes of Limitation restrict the time period that a person can file a lawsuit. These statutes not only vary by state, but they also vary by cause of action. The following guide provides limitations periods for each state, but only for particular causes of action; those related to Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, and Products liability claims. The sections discussing special rules for minors only apply to the causes of action listed for that particular state.

Personal Injury Actions
These actions must be brought within two years of the date that the negligent act causes substantial injury. In no event may suit be brought more than 10 years from the date that the act giving rise to the injury occurred.

Medical Malpractice Actions
Actions against health-care providers must be filed within two years of the date that the act giving rise to the injury occurred, unless the injury was not discovered during that time. In that case, suit must be filed within four years of the date that the act giving rise to the injury occurred.

Products Liability Actions
Products liability actions brought under negligence theories must be filed within two years after the plaintiff suffers a substantial injury. Those actions brought under strict liability theories must be filed within two years after the injury occurs.

Special Rules for Minors
Minors have one year after their 18th birthday to file suit.

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