⦁ A successful wrongful death suit cannot bring the victim back, but it can allow the victim’s loved ones to receive compensation for their loss. A surviving family members can file a suit on behalf of the deceased person ( ie- the decedent )
⦁ “TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE” – According to FindLaw.com. All civil actions, including wrongful death actions, have inherent time limits for when they must be filed. These time limits, or “limitations periods,” are called statutes of limitations. When the statute of limitations period runs out, you lose your right to sue on your legal claim.
⦁ Source: FindLaw.com
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⦁ Who Can File a Wrongful Death Suit?
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⦁ Wrongful Death Cases: Physician-Patient Privilege
⦁ Wrongful Death Claims: Time Limits and the “Discovery” Rule
⦁ Wrongful Death FAQ
⦁ Wrongful Death Lawsuit Settlements: Averages and Outliers
⦁ Wrongful Death Lawsuits Against Hospitals
⦁ Wrongful Death Medical Malpractice Settlements
⦁ Wrongful Death Overview
⦁ Wrongful Death Resources
⦁ Wrongful Death Settlement Distribution Laws by State
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