Legal Question in Business Law in Ohio

time limit on lawsuits after death

How long do you have to pursue a lawsuit against a company for negligence in the death of an employee after their death?


Asked on 1/08/06, 10:51 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Frank Rozanc Frank J. Rozanc, Esq.

Re: time limit on lawsuits after death

I would say you have no more than 1 year under the wrongful death statute, with workers comp. also being an issue.

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Answered on 1/09/06, 5:46 pm
Joseph Jacobs Jacobs & Lowder

Re: time limit on lawsuits after death

At least two years, and that is from the date of the discovery of the negligence. Worker's Comp rules may preclude however. I need more facts.

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Joe Jacobs

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Answered on 1/09/06, 12:58 am


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