Wrongful Death Claims Must Be Filed Within The Pertinent Statute of Limitations says Los Angeles Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect Attorney Steven Peck

Written by Adam Peck Category: Nursing Homes January 23rd, 2013 1 min read

A wrongful death case is a civil case that is brought against another individual, a hospital, nursing home, because their negligence or willful act caused the death of a loved one. In most states, the deceased must be a close family member or a life partner, and the family member must suffer some emotional or financial trauma as a result. Types of cases include accidental deaths, occupational hazards, medical malpractice, Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect or even criminal acts says California Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect Lawyer Steven Peck.

Because laws in a wrongful death case might differ from state to state, family members need to pay attention and contact a lawyer immediately.

In California, the Statute of Limitations against a health care provider is one year from the date of death pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure 340.5 and against a non-health care provider two years from the date of death pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure 335.1. Time is critical due to statues of limitations, which if missed can result in losing the legal right to sue.

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Written by Adam Peck

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Adam J. Peck, ESQ is a principal with Peck Law Group, APC. In 2008, Mr. Adam Peck received his Juris Doctorate from Whittier Law School where he graduated Cum Laude. His practice is primarily dedicated to representing Elders, Dependent Adults, along with their loved ones and family members, who have suffered horrific personal injuries.