A statute of limitations is _____.
A) a fixed time period in which a lawsuit must be brought
B) designed to protect the provider from lengthy legal actions
C) established to expire upon the patient's age of majority
D) prevention of a parent from suing for a birth injury

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A statute of limitations is a fixed time period in which a lawsuit must be brought, typically ranging from 1-10 years from the time of the incident. It is meant to encourage timely resolution of legal disputes and prevent claims from being brought too long after the events in question.

A Statute of Limitations Is _____