South Dakota Medical Malpractice Law at a Glance
Statute of Limitations
2 years from act (occurrence)
Discovery Rule
No — strict occurrence rule
Damage Cap
$500,000
Key Statute
SD medical malpractice law
State-specific statutes and case law govern filing deadlines and damage limitations.
Filing Exceptions & Tolling Provisions in South Dakota
The following exceptions may extend or modify the standard filing deadline in South Dakota:
- Continuing treatment may extend
- Minors: very limited tolling
- Fraudulent concealment tolls
Medical Malpractice in South Dakota
No notable verdicts are currently in our database for South Dakota. This does not mean cases are not being filed — South Dakota has an active medical malpractice docket. Contact us for information about recent cases in your jurisdiction.
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