Pennsylvania Medical Malpractice Law at a Glance
Statute of Limitations
2 years from discovery, 7-year repose
Discovery Rule
2 years from discovery
Damage Cap
None
Key Statute
PA medical malpractice law
State-specific statutes and case law govern filing deadlines and damage limitations.
Filing Exceptions & Tolling Provisions in Pennsylvania
The following exceptions may extend or modify the standard filing deadline in Pennsylvania:
- Foreign object exempt from repose
- Minors: tolled until 18, then 2 years
- Certificate of merit within 60 days
Notable Medical Malpractice Verdicts & Settlements in Pennsylvania
Verdict
$14.6M
Post-surgical sepsis death
Escalating vital signs unescalated overnight; patient died on post-op day three.
Settlement
$8.2M
Airway management failure
Failed intubation protocol not followed; hypoxic brain injury.
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