NICA STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS

(STATUTES)

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766.313  Limitation on claim.--Any claim for compensation under ss. 766.301-766.316 that is filed more than 5 years after the birth of an infant alleged to have a birth-related neurological injury shall be barred.

NOTE: THIS ONLY APPLIES TO FILING A NICA CLAIM.  THE TIME LIMIT FOR A MALPRACTICE CASE IS SHORTER.

History.--s. 72, ch. 88-1; s. 38, ch. 88-277; s. 1, ch. 93-251.