Nursing Home Negligence or Abuse
Statute of Limitations D.C. Code Ann. §12-301
- Three years from when the injury was discovered, or reasonably should have been discovered.
- Assault, battery, and wounding claims fall under a one year Statute of Limitation.
Medical Malpractice
Statute of Limitations
- D.C. Code Ann. §12-301: Three years from when the injury was discovered, or reasonably should have been discovered.
- D.C. Code Ann. §12-302: For minors, mentally incompetent or imprisoned individuals, the claim may be filed within three years after the disability is removed.
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Wrongful Death
Statute of Limitations D.C. Code Ann. §16-2702
- Actions brought under the Wrongful Death Act must be brought within two years from the date of death.
Damages Caps
- None.
- Punitive damages are recoverable, but disfavored. An award of punitive damages must be accompanied by an award of compensatory damages.
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