Statute of Limitations for Wrongful Death in Construction Accidents

In New York State, the statute of limitations, or in other words, the time that you have to bring a lawsuit, is shorter than a standard personal injury case that does not involve a death. In wrongful death claims that involve a construction worker, that time is two years. It’s one year shorter than a standard personal injury claim. So, it is imperative that if you’ve lost a loved one on a construction site, you consult with an attorney as soon as possible because of the shortened timeline.