|
|
| DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA |
|
Negligence / Personal Injury
10 Years10 Years with Discovery Rule
Products Liability
3 Years3 Years with Discovery Rule
Wrongful Death
1 Years1 Year from Date of Death
Medical Malpractice
3 Years3 Years with Discovery Rule
Legal Malpractice
3 Years3 Years with Discovery Rule
Intentional Torts
1 Years1 Year
Asbestos
Injury or death from exposure to Asbestos
1 year from discovery that injury was caused by exposure
Discovery Rule
Statute of Limitations runs from when injury was, or should have been discovered.
Disabilities
Statute of Limitations runs from removal of disability. Infants (18 th birthday).
Charitable Immunity
Generally abolished.
Comparative Negligence
Not adopted
Sovereign Immunity
Action against the District of Columbia requires notice in writing to mayor within 6 months of injury, or police report.
Punitive Damages
Not allowed.
Consumer Fraud Complaint
D.C. Office of the Attorney General, Consumer Protection
http://occ.dc.gov/occ/cwp/view,a,1223,Q,531282,occNav,|31688|.asp
(202)727-3500
Unspecified Actions
3 Years3 Years |
| Glossary of Terms |
|
| Quick Search |
|
|
| Proud member of |
|
|
|
|
