Texas Medical Malpractice Law at a Glance
Statute of Limitations
2 years from act/end of treatment
Discovery Rule
No — occurrence rule
Damage Cap
$250,000
Key Statute
TX medical malpractice law
State-specific statutes and case law govern filing deadlines and damage limitations.
Filing Exceptions & Tolling Provisions in Texas
The following exceptions may extend or modify the standard filing deadline in Texas:
- Minors under 12: file until 14th birthday
- 60-day pre-suit notice
- Expert report within 120 days
Notable Medical Malpractice Verdicts & Settlements in Texas
Verdict
$2.1M
Undiagnosed aortic dissection
Chest pain discharged as reflux; patient died 14 hours after leaving.
Settlement
$1.6M
Bile duct transection
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy injury unrecognized for six days.
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