Statute of Limitations
- 5 years. (Mo. Ann. Stat. §516.120) general negligence.
- Medical malpractice – 2 years with Discovery Rule. Infant under eighteen years of age has until twentieth birthday to bring action. Cases involving a foreign object must be brought within 2 years of discovery. No claim may be brought more than 10 years from date of occurrence. (Mo. Ann. Stat. §516.105)
- 3 year wrongful death
- In nursing home wrongful death cases, representative of the estate must file notice with the Attorney General's office in order to recover attorney fees
Damages Cap
- Medical malpractice – Noneconomic damages are limited to $350,000 irrespective of the number of defendants. (Mo. Ann. Stat. §538.210)
Statute of Limitations
- 3 years. (Mo. Ann. Stat. §537.100)
Damages Cap
- Medical malpractice – Noneconomic damages are limited to $350,000 irrespective of the number of defendants. (Mo. Ann. Stat. §538.210)
- Protective Services for Adults: Elder Abuse – (Mo. Ann. Stat. §§660.250 – 295).
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more information »About Jonathan Rosenfeld
Jonathan Rosenfeld is a lawyer who represents people injured in nursing homes and long-term care facilities. Jonathan has represented victims of nursing home abuse and neglect throughout Illinois and across the country. Jonathan’s reputation as an aggressive advocate for the…
