What is the Statute of Limitations in Wrongful Death Cases?
The general statute of limitations for filing a lawsuit based on wrongful death is two years from the date of the death.
One exception to this rule is if the wrongful death was due to a product liability claim. In that situation, the person has up to ten years from the day the product was purchased or used in order to file their claim.
Each situation may have its own special circumstances that allow further exceptions but to get a better understanding of what statute of limitations applies in someone’s case, they should speak with a Findlay wrongful death lawyer.