Wrongful death actions are governed by state statutes that vary materially in who may sue, what damages are recoverable, the statute of limitations, and the treatment of survival claims versus death claims. Some states cap non-economic damages. Others do not. The right forum and the right plaintiff configuration often determine the value of a case. We litigate wrongful death cases with both the compassion the family deserves and the procedural discipline these cases demand.
Every state imposes a strict deadline to file suit. In some states, claims must be filed within one or two years of the injury or death. Once that deadline passes, the case is gone forever. Federal claims and claims against government entities can have even shorter notice requirements — sometimes as little as ninety days. Do not assume you have time.
Critical evidence disappears in days, not weeks. Black-box data is overwritten. Surveillance footage is recycled. Witnesses move. Defendants and their insurers begin building their case the moment an incident occurs. The injured family deserves a litigation team moving just as fast.
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