Wrongful Death Lawyer
Do I need a wrongful death lawyer?
There are many issues to consider in filing a wrongful death lawsuit. What was the cause of death? How much compensation should I try to recover? Do I fully understand the statute of limitations for my state? Given the complexity of wrongful death lawsuits it makes sense to contact a wrongful death attorney to assist you in filing a wrongful death lawsuit. A personal injury attorney familiar with wrongful death procedures can help gather evidence, fill out paperwork, hire experts and develop a solid wrongful death lawsuit.
Wrongful death actions do have a limited time period or "statute of limitations" in which you must file your wrongful death lawsuit. If this time period expires you will not be able to receive compensation from the wrongful death. This time period will vary from state to state but it generally lasts from 1-3 years after the wrongful death. Some states allow a lawsuit to be filed from the date of the discovery of the wrongful death not the actual victim's death. Certain states have special limits on wrongful death lawsuits based on product liability. These states maintain that the time limit begins at the time of the decedent's death even if there was no knowledge what caused the death. Some states have additional restrictions if a product has reached a certain age.
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