Although there are federal laws, each state also has its own laws and sets conditions related to them. States govern criminal and civil matters, and their statutes determine who qualifies to file a lawsuit under certain circumstances.
The statute of limitations is a legal statute determining how much time the authorities have to file charges or eligible parties have to file lawsuits. Once the statute of limitations expires, it’s usually impossible for anyone to seek legal recourse against the accused. To receive compensation, people who are coping with a wrongful death case must familiarize themselves with the statute of limitation period that applies to their case to ensure they file a wrongful death suit before the statute expires.