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Okla. Stat. tit. 76, § 76-18

This is the official text of Okla. Stat. tit. 76, § 76-18, part of Oklahoma’s Stat. tit. 76, — part of the compiled statutory law of Oklahoma, published by the state as "Stat. tit. 76,." Browse the sections below, each linked to its official government source.

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Limitation of action

Official statutory text

An action for damages for injury or death against any physician,

health care provider or hospital licensed under the laws of this

state, whether based in tort, breach of contract or otherwise,

arising out of patient care, shall be brought within two (2) years

of the date the plaintiff knew or should have known, through the

exercise of reasonable diligence, of the existence of the death,

injury or condition complained of; provided, however, the minority

or incompetency when the cause of action arises will extend said

period of limitation.

Status: in_force · Read it on the official government site

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