Washington Medical Malpractice Deadlines & Damage Caps

Washington Medical Malpractice Law at a Glance

Statute of Limitations

3 years from act or 1 from discovery

Discovery Rule

1 year from discovery, 8-year limit

Damage Cap

None

Key Statute

WA medical malpractice law

State-specific statutes and case law govern filing deadlines and damage limitations.

Filing Exceptions & Tolling Provisions in Washington

The following exceptions may extend or modify the standard filing deadline in Washington:

Minors: tolled until 18
Fraud/intentional concealment tolls
90-day pre-suit extends period

Notable Medical Malpractice Verdicts & Settlements in Washington

Settlement

$7.1M

Delayed diagnosis of meningitis

2025 · King County Superior Court

Lumbar puncture deferred overnight; permanent hearing and cognitive loss.

New research notes are added to this archive as courts publish additional decisions.

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