Q: Seeking Legal Advice on Suing for 2021 Backyard Accident—No Updates on Driver, Not Covered in News. Possible?
Hello,
I am seeking legal advice regarding the tragic death of my grandmother, who was run over by a vehicle in her backyard in September 2021. As far as I am aware, there has been no update on the driver responsible, and the incident has not been covered in the news.
Given the circumstances, I would like to know if it is still possible to pursue a wrongful death lawsuit, even though the incident occurred in 2021. I would greatly appreciate any guidance or information on how to proceed.
Thank you for your time and assistance.
A: I'm very sorry for the loss of your grandmother. A local attorney must advise here, as your question involves state procedural law for civil practice (statute of limitations). But you await a response for two weeks. Your question references two regions (Texas and Oklahoma). Attorneys who practice in the applicable jurisdiction, whichever state this may have occurred in, should advise here. But in terms of general information that anyone in the public could see online, the statute of limitations for wrongful death in either jurisdiction appears to be two (2) years. Again, a local attorney must advise there. You could reach out to attorneys in the applicable jurisdiction to confirm what the SOL is, and what options you might have. Good luck
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