What is the statute of limitations for filing a wrongful death claim?

What is the statute of limitations for filing a wrongful death claim?

Michael Ehline (Attorney at Law) gives expert video advice on: What is 'wrongful death'?; Who can sue for wrongful death?; How is the amount of damages determined in a wrongful death case? and more...

The clock for the statute of limitations in a wrongful death claim usually starts to tick on the date of the death of the decedant. In California, the wrongful death statute, as of 2007, is a two year statute, which means two years from the date that the decedant died, within that time period, the plaintiff, in this case, the family members, would have to sue for wrongful death.