D.C. Wrongful Death, Survival & Two-Year Wrongful-Death Limitation

District of Columbia wrongful-death and survival claims have distinct beneficiaries, damages, procedural requirements, and limitation periods. This guide will address the generally applicable two-year wrongful-death limitation, estate representation, recoverable damages, survival claims, and insurance coordination.

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