Oklahoma § 76-18 - Limitation of action
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 76-18 — Limitation of action, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 76-18. Limitation of action
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.
Added by Laws 1976, c. 44, § 2, emerg. eff. April 8, 1976. Amended
by Laws 2002, c. 462, § 4, eff. July 1, 2002.
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 76. Torts
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 76-18
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 76-18 cover?
Section 76-18 ("Limitation of action") is part of the Oklahoma Statutes, the codified statutory law of Oklahoma. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Oklahoma § 76-18?
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