Wrongful Death Lawsuit Lawsuit in Alaska

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Statute of Limitations

Alaska: 2 years from date of death

2 years from date of death

Filing Venue

Where to File in Alaska

Alaska Stat. § 09.55.580 governs wrongful death claims. Alaska caps non-economic damages at $400,000 or $8,000 multiplied by the decedent's life expectancy, whichever is greater, under AS 09.55.549. Economic damages — lost earnings, medical expenses, funeral costs — are uncapped. Alaska wrongful death cases frequently involve workplace fatalities in the fishing, oil and gas, and construction industries, as well as aviation accidents in rural areas.

Alaska Data

Exposure in Alaska

Source: AS 09.55.549

Source: AS 09.55.580

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