Delaware · Wrongful Death
Delaware Statute of Limitations for Wrongful Death
The Delaware statute of limitations for wrongful death is 2 years from the date of the underlying event. Controlling statute: Del. Code tit. 10 § 8107. Talk to a Delaware attorney for case-specific tolling, notice-of-claim, or discovery-rule questions.
What this deadline means
Two years from the date of death for wrongful-death claims in Delaware.
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About wrongful death claims
Survivor claims for death caused by another's negligence or intentional act. Generally measured from date of death, not date of underlying injury.
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Find a Delaware attorney →Important: Statutes of limitations have many exceptions — discovery rules, tolling for minors, ongoing-treatment doctrines, notice requirements for government defendants, and contractual modifications. This page is general legal information, not legal advice. Talk to a licensed Delaware attorney before relying on any deadline.