District of Columbia's (Washington DC) Statute of Limitation

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District of Columbia's (Washington DC) Statute of Limitations


Wrongful Death
A wrongful death action must be brought within one year after the date of death. In cases where the action is based upon exposure to asbestos, however, the action must be filed within one year from the date of death or within one year from the date the plaintiff knew, or should have known, that exposure to asbestos caused or contributed to the death.

Personal Injury Actions
Personal Injury Actions must be brought within three years of the date that the injury occurred.

Medical Malpractice Actions
Actions against health-care providers must be filed within three years of the date that the act giving rise to the injury occurred.

Products Liability Actions
Products liability actions must be brought within three years of the date of the injury.

Special Rules for Minors
Except in cases of wrongful death, the limitations period begins to run on the minor's 18th birthday.