Kansas Medical Malpractice Damage Cap
Track statutory limits on noneconomic damages and calculate your potential recoverable amount.
Legal Nuances & Exceptions
Applicability
All Medical Malpractice Cases
Statutory Reference
Kan. Stat. Ann. § 60-19a02
Kansas caps noneconomic damages at $350,000 for causes of action arising on or after July 1, 2022. The Kansas Supreme Court upheld this statutory cap as constitutional.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the noneconomic damage cap in Kansas?
For malpractice occurring after July 1, 2022, noneconomic damages are capped at $350,000 under Kan. Stat. Ann. § 60-19a02.
Did the Kansas Supreme Court uphold the damage cap?
Yes. In Hilburn v. Enerpipe (2019), a general tort cap was struck down, but courts continue to apply the statutory medical malpractice cap due to the state's Health Care Stabilization Fund mechanisms.
Are economic damages capped in Kansas?
No. Economic damages, such as lost earning capacity and medical expenses, are not capped.
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