Georgia Code, Title 9, Chapter 3, Article 4 - Limitations for Malpractice Actions

• § 9-3-70 - "Action for Medical Malpractice" Defined
  As used in this article, the term "action for medical malpractice" means any claim for damages resulting from the death of or injury to...
• § 9-3-71 - General Limitation
  (a) Except as otherwise provided in this article, an action for medical malpractice shall be brought within two years after the date on which...
• § 9-3-72 - Foreign Objects Left in Body
  The limitations of Code Section 9-3-71 shall not apply where a foreign object has been left in a patient's body, but in such a...
• § 9-3-73 - Certain Disabilities and Exceptions Applicable
  (a) Except as provided in this Code section, the disabilities and exceptions prescribed in Article 5 of this chapter in limiting actions on contracts...
• § 9-3-74 - Barred Actions Not Revived
  No action for medical malpractice which, prior to July 1, 1976, has been barred by the provisions of this chapter relating to actions shall...

Last modified: October 14, 2016