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Alabama — Statute of Limitations

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2 years

Statute of limitations for wrongful death

Ala. Code § 6-2-38

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Wrongful Death Statute Of Limitations in Alabama

Alabama’s wrongful death statute of limitations is governed by Ala. Code § 6-2-38, which establishes a two-year filing period. This provision sets the maximum time after the decedent’s death within which a claim must be brought in civil court. The two-year clock begins on the date of death, and the statute provides specific exceptions that can alter the deadline’s start or length. The official text of the rule, available at the Alabama Legislature’s website (https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/graphql), details these exceptions and the precise calculation method. The worked example below demonstrates how the two-year period is applied to a given death date. For an estimate tailored to a particular set of circumstances, the DocketMath calculator can compute the applicable deadline using the official rule.

Governing authority

In Alabama, the statute of limitations rule is set by Ala. Code § 6-2-38. The verified packet cites Ala. Code § 6-2-38 (https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/graphql).

Deadline example

For a Alabama wrongful death limitations check, use the verified limitations period from the current rule packet: 2 years. The authority packet cites Ala. Code § 6-2-38 (https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/graphql).

Example inputs:

• Accrual date: 2024-04-25
• Filing date checked: 2026-04-25

Calculation:

• Start with the accrual date.
• Add 2 years.
• The example deadline is 2026-04-25.

This example is generated from the verified facts packet rather than freeform prose. Confirm tolling, discovery rules, and claim-specific exceptions before relying on the date.

Estimate your own result: every situation has exceptions that can change the outcome. Use the wrongful death statute of limitations calculator to estimate your specific figure.

This page provides general legal information and calculation tools, not legal advice. DocketMath is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation, and using this site does not create an attorney-client relationship. Laws change and exceptions apply, so deadlines and amounts specific to your situation should be confirmed with a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.