Legal Question in Workers Comp in California

Statute of limitations on death claim

my sons (a dependent at time of injury) father injury was in 1997, I was told a death claim must be filed within 240 weeks after injury date, he didn't die untill 10/02. cause of death-overdosed on methadone. Self-prescribing for pain. he was unable to obtain prescription for several months through workmans compensation doctors. he was collecting workers compensation,infact was offered a $70,000.00 settlement before his death. Is there a way-around the statute of limitation of a death claim. and could it be proved the link between the cause of death and his injury. (not known where/who/how he optained the methadone )


Asked on 1/16/03, 12:23 pm

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Re: Statute of limitations on death claim

There are several routes to get around the statute of limitations in a worker's compensation claim. However DO NOT DELAY ANY LONGER, call me directly at (619) 222-3504.

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Answered on 1/23/03, 11:18 am


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