Wrongful Death

Victims’ families generally have up to two years to begin a lawsuit if their loved one died from certain types of injury incidents. This includes: Negligence injuries, such as traffic accidents and falls Medical malpractice Intentional actions, such as assault or murder If you lost a loved one and want to pursue a case against …

The statute of limitations for wrongful death in Washington state is typically three years from the date of the victim’s death, according to RCW 4.16.080. The decedent’s personal representative can receive compensation for the surviving family members via this action, per RCW 4.16.010. If they miss the statute of limitations, they may lose their right …