Health & Medical in Oklahoma
Key Oklahoma Law
Oklahoma Statutes Title 76, Section 18
Oklahoma requires medical malpractice claims to be filed within two years of the act or omission under Okla. Stat. tit. 76, § 18, or within two years of when the injury was discovered (with a three-year absolute repose).
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Oklahoma Agencies & Resources
Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision
Licenses and disciplines physicians in Oklahoma; investigates complaints about professional conduct.
Oklahoma Department of Health
Oversees hospital licensing and patient safety in Oklahoma.
Oklahoma Insurance Department
Regulates health insurance and handles consumer complaints in Oklahoma.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the statute of limitations for medical malpractice in Oklahoma?
Oklahoma Stat. tit. 76, § 18 provides two years from the act or discovery, with a three-year absolute repose period. There is no formal pre-suit notice or certificate of merit required to file a complaint.
Does Oklahoma cap non-economic damages in malpractice?
Oklahoma previously had a $350,000 cap on non-economic damages, but it was struck down as unconstitutional by the Oklahoma Supreme Court. Currently, there is no enforceable statutory cap on non-economic damages in Oklahoma medical malpractice cases.
Does Oklahoma require a certificate of merit to file a malpractice claim?
Oklahoma does not require a formal certificate of merit or pre-suit affidavit as a filing prerequisite. Expert testimony from a qualified medical professional will be required at trial to establish the applicable standard of care and the deviation from it.
How do I file a complaint against a doctor in Oklahoma?
Complaints may be submitted to the Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision at okmedicalboard.org. The Board investigates and may impose disciplinary conditions, suspension, or revocation. Board actions are separate from any civil lawsuit.
Related Health & Medical Scenarios
Can I sue over incorrect or excessive medical bills?
Legal options when you receive incorrect, inflated, or surprise medical bills that violate billing regulations or the No Surprises Act.
Can I sue for wrongful death caused by medical negligence?
Legal options when a family member dies due to medical negligence, surgical errors, or hospital failures.
Can I sue for a medication or prescription error?
Legal options when pharmacy errors, wrong dosages, dangerous drug interactions, or failure to warn causes patient harm.
Can I sue for delayed cancer diagnosis?
Legal options when a physician's failure to timely diagnose cancer results in disease progression and reduced treatment options.
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