State: Washington D.C.
 
Link to State Law: District of Columbia Official Code

Statute of Limitations: The statute of limitations for medical malpractice cases in Washington D.C. holds that a claim must be filed within 3 years of the date of injury. If a minor suffers an injury due to negligence on the part of a medical professional, the statute of limitations begins to run on the minor's eighteenth birthday.

Minimum Qualifications of Expert Witnesses: The District of Columbia has no special rules regarding the qualifications of expert witnesses, but expert testimony is usually required in order to establish the governing standard of care in a medical malpractice case.

Limitations on Monetary Damages: There is no limit on the medical malpractice damages that can be awarded in Washington D.C.

Limitations on Attorney Fees: Medical malpractice attorney fees are not limited by law in Washington D.C.