Sometimes the statute of limitations clock begins ticking after the discovery of the effects of the event (eg: you find out you had breast cancer last week, so the statute for suing the physician begins then rather than 2 years ago or such).

Consult a lawyer to be certain. Frivolous lawsuits are driving up the cost of malpractice insurance for physicians, thus driving up the cost of healthcare and health insurance for us all. ONLY SUE THEM IF YOU CAN PROVE 100% THAT THEY WERE IN THE WRONG. The ensuing bills for you and increased cost of healthcare for us all is not worth it if you lose.

Medical malpractice actions must be commenced within one year of the date of the act or omission giving rise to the injury. In the event that the malpractice cannot reasonably be discovered within that time, the lawsuit may be filed at a later time not to exceed five years after the date of the act or omission giving rise to the injury. Under Kentucky law, for unmarried minors, the statute of limitations begins to run when the minor turns eighteen. For married minors, the statute of limitations begins to run upon the date of marriage.