Extends the statute of limitations for minors to file medical malpractice suits to five years after they turn 18.

West Virginia HB4873 amends the statute of limitations for medical malpractice suits for minors. It allows minors who were under 18 at the time of their injury to file a cause of action within two years of the injury or before their 12th birthday, whichever is longer. The suit must be filed within five years after the minor turns 18. This change applies to medical injuries from health care providers, excluding nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and distinct parts of acute care hospitals providing intermediate or skilled nursing care.

Extends the statute of limitations for minors to file medical malpractice suits to five years after they turn 18.

West Virginia HB4873 amends the statute of limitations for medical malpractice suits for minors. It allows minors who were under 18 at the time of their injury to file a cause of action within two years of the injury or before their 12th birthday, whichever is longer. The suit must be filed within five years after the minor turns 18. This change applies to medical injuries from health care providers, excluding nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and distinct parts of acute care hospitals providing intermediate or skilled nursing care.