If you dont want to retain the medical record for that period because your state law allows a lesser time frame, youre in a bind because you have a HIPAA authorization in there that has to be retained longer.. Statute of Limitations: (ME, NH, VT, MA): 3 years (It is important to note that the statute of limitations may not begin to run until the injured person knew or should have known of the injury and of its negligent cause, whichever occurs first. [CDATA[/* >