The Statute Of Limitation For Wrongful Death Claim In Ohio

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The Statute Of Limitation For
Wrongful Death Claim In Ohio
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Losing a loved one is something that nobody ever
wants to go through. Even more painful is the
death of a loved one due to the negligence or
carelessness of another person, company, or
agency. You may feel like you have nowhere to
turn, but you do. At Paulozzi LPA Injury Lawyers,
their knowledgeable and experienced team is ready
to help you through this difficult time. They
want to make sure you and your family get the
compensation you deserve. When you need a
Cleveland wrongful death attorney, call them
today so they can get to work.
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What Is Wrongful Death?

They know this is probably something you have
never had to consider before. There are various
ways in which wrongful death cases can arise, but
they all have to do with the negligence of
another person, company, or agency causing a
person to lose their life. These cases are
brought by surviving family members or the estate
of the deceased. They are going to review some of
the common causes of wrongful death, but please
know that this is not a complete list. You should
always speak with a qualified attorney before
making any decisions regarding your case.
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Vehicle Accidents
They know that there are many ways that a
drivers negligence can cause fatalities.
Especially dangerous are impaired drivers, those
who drive while distracted, and those who
disregard the speed limit.
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Defective Products
When you check the government recall website, you
will see that many faulty products make it to the
market. These products can be incredibly
dangerous and often have a poor design,
experience an error during manufacturing, or are
incorrectly labeled.
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Workplace Accidents
Employers are responsible for providing proper
training and equipment for their workers. They
should ensure everyone has a safe working
environment. When an employer is negligent in
their duties, they should be held accountable.
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• Medical Mistakes The third leading cause of
  death in the United States is medical mistakes.
  These happen in a variety of ways when healthcare
  providers are negligent and include medication
  mistakes, surgical errors, misdiagnosis,
  infections, delayed treatment, and more.
• Law Enforcement they know that there are times
  when law enforcement and corrections personnel
  use more force than necessary. This can cause
  fatalities.
• Nursing Home Abuse Elder abuse is vastly
  underreported in the United States and is rampant
  in many nursing homes. It is abhorrent. The
  elderly are very vulnerable and should be
  protected.

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Wait, Is The Statute Of Limitations Two Years Or
Ten Years For An Ohio Wrongful Death Lawsuit?
Section 2125 of the Ohio Revised Code sets a
two-year statute of limitations for most wrongful
death claims in the state. However, there are
certain cases where this can be extended to 10
years after a persons death. This can happen
when the death involved a dangerous or defective
product.

• The ten-year limit for these cases usually starts
  from the date the deceased first purchased or
  last used the product in question.

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Moving Forward From Here
They know this is an incredibly difficult time
for you and your family. Please accept their
condolences and know that they want to help.
their team will work diligently to investigate
what happened so they can secure the compensation
you deserve.
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Paulozzi LPA Injury Lawyers will treat you like
family because you care. When you need a
Cleveland wrongful death attorney, you can
contact them by calling at 888-710-0040.
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