HRS §662-4
Time limit for suing the state for harm
This section sets a deadline for filing a lawsuit against the State for harm (a tort claim). You must start your lawsuit within two years after the harm happens, or your claim is permanently barred. Medical harm claims have a different time limit under another law.
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The statute, as written — Statute of limitations
A tort claim against the State shall be forever barred unless action is begun within two years after the claim accrues, except in the case of a medical tort claim when the limitation of action provisions set forth in section 657-7.3 shall apply.
Sections this one refers to
§657-7.3 Time limits for suing health care providers
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