Pennsylvania Statute of Limitations
In Pennsylvania, the statute of limitation for a wrongful death, personal injury, product liability, and medical malpractice lawsuit is two years.
Statute of limitations varies from state to state regarding the many types of fatal accidents. The last thing you want to do as the family of a victim of an accidental fatality is miss your opportunity to file a lawsuit.
Here are some important facts to know about Oregon’s statute of limitations and time limits for filing a lawsuit:
Caps on Lawyers Awards – No more than 20% of punitive damages to attorney, no limit of percentage of economic damages
Caps on Damage Awards
Medical Malpractice – Punitive damages are not available if a physician is found to have been acting within the scope of his or her duties, without malice.
Product Liability – $500,000 limitation on noneconomic damages
Pharmaceutical cases - $500,000 limitation on noneconomic damages
Oregon Minors – Except in cases of wrongful death, generally, the statute of limitations begins to run on a minor’s 18th birthday. In cases of medical malpractice, however, the minor must bring the action within five years of the date of the act that gave rise to the injury occurred
Oregon State Police
4th floor
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Salem, OR 97310
503-378.3720
http://egov.oregon.gov/OSP
Oregon Trial Lawyers Association
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Portland OR 97205
503-223-5587
http://www.oregontriallawyers.org
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