Legal Question in Civil Rights Law in Michigan

Can I sue after 20 years of pain and suffering for wrongful death

can i sue the man that killed my father 20 years ago, for wrongful death. I am still suffering to day and will the rest of my life. For something that happened 20 years ago.

Thank for you time


Asked on 3/20/02, 7:58 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Sheldon G. Bardach Law Offices of Sheldon G. Bardach

Re: Can I sue after 20 years of pain and suffering for wrongful death

How old are you? If you have recently achieved you majority, it is possible that you can bring an action against the perpetrator.

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Answered on 3/26/02, 12:58 am
William Stern William Stern, P.C.

Re: Can I sue after 20 years of pain and suffering for wrongful death

No. Actually , the statute of limitations for civil cases on intentional torts is shorter than for neglience cases. So you are way, way, way too late.

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Answered on 3/23/02, 9:27 am


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