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Some states, including Florida, place limits on the amount of damages obtainable in a wrongful death case. This limit on damages is inclusive of both compensatory and punitive damages. Other factors that may limit the damages obtainable for a wrongful death case are:
Other limits that exist when filing a wrongful death claim are related to time. Every state has a limit on the amount of time a person has to file a wrongful death lawsuit in court. Depending on the state you will have between one and three years to file the claim. This is called the statute of limitations. If you do not file your claim on time, you will not be able to file it at all. Depending on several factors, the statute of limitations may start at the time of the accident or at the time the death was discovered to be wrongful.
- International treaties
- Employment agreements
- Worker’s Compensation insurance
Other limits that exist when filing a wrongful death claim are related to time. Every state has a limit on the amount of time a person has to file a wrongful death lawsuit in court. Depending on the state you will have between one and three years to file the claim. This is called the statute of limitations. If you do not file your claim on time, you will not be able to file it at all. Depending on several factors, the statute of limitations may start at the time of the accident or at the time the death was discovered to be wrongful.
These questions require the advice of a lawyer in your area. An experienced wrongful death lawyer can help ensure that your rights are protected and determine the best course of action.
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