Wrongful Death:
Statute of Limitations:
Two Years. N.C.G.S.A. § 1-53
Does discovery rule apply?
No. Johnson v. Podger, 43 N.C.App. 20, 257 S.E.2d 684, (N.C.App., 1979.)
Who has the right to bring suit?
Personal Representative. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 28A-18-1.
Personal Injury:
Statute of Limitations:
Three Years. N.C.G.S.A. § 1-52
Does discovery rule apply?
Yes, but no cause of action shall accrue more than 10 years from the last act or omission of the defendant giving rise to the cause of action. N.C.G.S.A. § 1-52(16)
