Wrongful Death:
Statute of Limitations:
One Year. D.C. Code § 16-2702.
Does discovery rule apply?
The statute of limitations for a wrongful death action may be tolled only on a showing of fraudulent concealment of the existence of a cause of action. D.C. Code 1981, § 16-2702.
Who has the right to bring suit?
Personal Representative. D.C. Code § 16-2702.
Personal Injury:
Statute of Limitations:
Three Years. DC ST § 12-301(8)
Does discovery rule apply?
Yes. Lee v. Wolfson, 265 F.Supp.2d 14, (D.D.C.,2003)