Alabama also known as the “Heart of Dixie” and the “Cotton State” is the 24th most populous state in the country.
In 2019, a higher percentage of Alabamian’s did not have healthcare insurance coverage as compared with the national average: 17.5% compared to 13.6%. Rural Alabamians and ethnic minorities are disproportionately affected by lack of access or limited access to healthcare in Alabama.
Alabama has a two-year statute of limitation on medical malpractice cases. This means that claimants must bring legal action within two years from the date of occurrence of the alleged medical malpractice. There are a few circumstances where the two-year limit may not apply; however, Alabama also has an absolute limit of four years to file a case (statute of repose)—for victims that are above four years. In other words, claims must be brought within 4 years for victims who are over four years old at the time of the alleged malpractice. If the victim is a minor under the age of four, the guardian may bring action up until the victim turns eight years old.
Alabama previously had a limit on how much money victims could recover for non-economic damages—such as pain and suffering. This limit was $400,000. Wisely, the courts found the limit to be unconstitutional and struck it down—therefore victims are not limited in what they may recover for their medical malpractice damages in Alabama.
InjuryFromHospital.com handles medical malpractice cases all over Alabama that resulted in catastrophic injury or death.