statue of limitation

What is the name of your state? Ohio
I would like to know if there is a statute of limitation on being sued? I did not pay a hospital bill over 7 years ago was unemployed at the time, it no longer appears in my credit report, I just got a collection letter in the mail, since it is a local hospital, I do fear that they may sue me. Can I still be sued for the amount? I plan on contacting then tomorrow for a payment arrangement.

[Ladynred]

This is a bit of a sticky issue, as it has been argued that medical bills are written contracts, but I have been given information that says they are considered open-ended accounts (ie. no set terms of payment over a predetermined period of time)

So, having said that, there is an SOL for both. For open accounts its FOUR years, for written contracts its 15. So you could be sued if it is considered a written contract in Ohio.

If I find out anything as to which is which in OH, I'll post back here.