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Leyes de muerte por negligencia por estado (2026): Plazos y quién puede demandar

Por Equipo Editorial de Recording LawRevisado 20 de agosto de 20266 min de lectura
Leyes de muerte por negligencia por estado (2026): Plazos y quién puede demandar

Actualizaciones

Updated two outdated citation links (Cornell LII's survival-statute overview and USA.gov's after-a-death resource page) that had moved to new URLs.

Comparación estado por estado

Cada guía estatal a continuación se vincula con la ley aplicable adjudicada por nuestros editores, conservada en nuestro propio registro jurídico y verificada contra la fuente oficial.

Noreste

Medio Oeste

EstadoLey citadaCitas judiciales
IllinoisIllinois Compiled Statutes Chapter 740, Act 180 (Wrongful Death Act) § 1 — Whenever the death of a person shall be caused by wrongful…235 opiniones · última 2026
IndianaIndiana Code, TITLE 34. CIVIL LAW AND PROCEDURE § 34-23-1-1 — Death from wrongful act or omission97 opiniones · última 2026
IowaIowa Code, Chapter 611: ACTIONS § 611.20 — Actions survive.45 opiniones · última 2026
KansasKansas Statutes Annotated, Chapter 60: PROCEDURE, CIVIL § 60-1901 — Cause of action.88 opiniones · última 2026
MichiganMichigan Compiled Laws § 600.2922 — Death by wrongful act, neglect, or fault of another;…297 opiniones · última 2026
MinnesotaMinnesota Statutes, Chapter 573: PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES, HEIRS; ACTIONS § 573.02 — ACTION FOR DEATH BY WRONGFUL ACT; SURVIVAL OF ACTIONS187 opiniones · última 2026
MissouriRevised Statutes of Missouri, Title XXXVI (STATUTORY ACTIONS AND TORTS), Chapter 537 § 537.080 — Action for wrongful death — who may sue — limitation.246 opiniones · última 2026
NebraskaNebraska Revised Statutes, Chapter 30: DECEDENTS' ESTATES; PROTECTION OF PERSONS AND PROPERTY § 30-809 — Wrongful death; action authorized30 opiniones · última 2019
North DakotaNorth Dakota Century Code § 32-21-01 — When action for death by wrongful act maintainable8 opiniones · última 2021
OhioOhio Revised Code § 2125.01 — Action for wrongful death—
South DakotaSouth Dakota Codified Laws, Chapter 21-5: WRONGFUL DEATH ACTIONS § 21-5-1 — Liability for wrongful death where damages for injury could…—
WisconsinWisconsin Statutes, Chapter 895: Damages, Liability, And Miscellaneous Provisions Regarding Actions In Courts § 895.03 — Recovery for death by wrongful act.39 opiniones · última 2026

Sur

EstadoLey citadaCitas judiciales
AlabamaCode of Alabama 1975, Title 6: Civil Practice. § 6-5-410 — Wrongful Act, Omission, or Negligence Causing Death.156 opiniones · última 2026
ArkansasArkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 16-62-102 — Wrongful death actions — Survival.104 opiniones · última 2025
DelawareDelaware Code, Title 10 (Courts and Judicial Procedure), Chapter 037 (SURVIVAL OF ACTIONS AND CAUSES OF ACTION; WRONGFUL DEATH ACTIONS) § 3724 — Action for wrongful death.—
District of ColumbiaCode of the District of Columbia, Title 16: Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. - Chapter 27: Negligence Causing Death. § 16-2701 — Liability; damages; prior recovery as precluding action.57 opiniones · última 2025
FloridaFlorida Statutes § 768.19 — Right of action.—
GeorgiaOfficial Code of Georgia Annotated § 51-4-2 — Persons entitled to bring action for wrongful death of…114 opiniones · última 2026
KentuckyKentucky Revised Statutes, Chapter 411: RIGHTS OF ACTION AND SURVIVAL OF ACTIONS § 411.130 — Action for wrongful death -- Personal representative to…150 opiniones · última 2026
LouisianaLouisiana Civil Code § 2315.2 — Wrongful death action58 opiniones · última 2026
MarylandMaryland Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings Article § 3-90418 opiniones · última 2025
MississippiMississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 11-7-13 — Actions for injuries producing death.212 opiniones · última 2026
North CarolinaNorth Carolina General Statutes, Chapter 28A: Administration of Decedents' Estates. § 28A-18-2 — Death by wrongful act of another; recovery not assets149 opiniones · última 2026
OklahomaOklahoma Statutes, Title 12: CIVIL PROCEDURE § 1053 — Wrongful death - Limitation of actions - Damages52 opiniones · última 2026
South CarolinaSouth Carolina Code of Laws, Title 15: CIVIL REMEDIES AND PROCEDURES § 15-51-10 — Civil action for wrongful act causing death—
TennesseeTennessee Code Annotated § 20-5-106 — Injury resulting in death — Succession to cause of action —…—
TexasTexas Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 71.002 — CAUSE OF ACTION—
VirginiaCode of Virginia, Title 8.01: Civil Remedies and Procedure § 8.01-50 — Action for death by wrongful act; how and when to be brought77 opiniones · última 2026
West VirginiaWest Virginia Code § 55-7-5 — Action for death by wrongful act.8 opiniones · última 2026

Oeste

EstadoLey citadaCitas judiciales
AlaskaAlaska Statutes, Title 9. Code of Civil Procedure, Chapter 55. Special Actions and Proceedings § 09.55.580 — Action for wrongful death72 opiniones · última 2024
ArizonaArizona Revised Statutes, Title 12 (Courts and Civil Proceedings), Chapter 6 (SPECIAL ACTIONS AND PROCEEDINGS BY INDIVIDUAL PERSONS), Article 2 (Death by Wrongful Act) § 12-611 — Liability100 opiniones · última 2026
CaliforniaCalifornia Code of Civil Procedure § 377.60173 opiniones · última 2026
ColoradoColorado Revised Statutes, Title 13: Courts and Court Procedure § 13-21-202 — Action notwithstanding death—
HawaiiHawaii Revised Statutes, Chapter 663: TORT ACTIONS § 663-3 — Death by wrongful act56 opiniones · última 2025
IdahoIdaho Code § 5-311 — Suit for wrongful death by or against heirs or personal…40 opiniones · última 2026
MontanaMontana Code Annotated, Title 27 § 27-1-513 — Action For Wrongful Death37 opiniones · última 2025
NevadaNevada Revised Statutes, Chapter 041: ACTIONS AND PROCEEDINGS IN PARTICULAR CASES CONCERNING PERSONS § 41.085 — Heirs and personal representatives may maintain action.53 opiniones · última 2025
New MexicoNew Mexico Statutes Annotated 1978, Chapter 41 § 41-2-1 — [Death by wrongful act or neglect; liability in damages.]67 opiniones · última 2026
OregonOregon Revised Statutes, Chapter 30: Actions and Suits in Particular Cases § 30.020 — Action for wrongful death; when commenced; damages—
UtahUtah Code, Title 78B: Judicial Code § 78B-3-106 — Death of a person -- Suit by heir or personal…11 opiniones · última 2026
WashingtonRevised Code of Washington § 4.20.010 — Wrongful death—Right of action.122 opiniones · última 2025
WyomingWyoming Statutes, Title 1 - Code of Civil Procedure - Chapter 38: Wrongful Death § 1-38-101 — Actions for wrongful death which survive; proceedings…15 opiniones · última 2021

Cada ley mostrada es el mismo ancla adjudicada que muestra su guía estatal, verificada de forma independiente contra fuentes primarias. Un guion significa que aún no está adjudicada en nuestro registro, nunca que no exista ninguna ley.

Fuentes y referencias

  1. Instituto de Información Legal de Cornell, resumen de acción por muerte por negligencia(law.cornell.edu)
  2. Instituto de Información Legal de Cornell, resumen del estatuto de supervivencia(law.cornell.edu)
  3. USA.gov: Reportar un fallecimiento y asuntos del patrimonio(usa.gov).gov
  4. Centro Nacional de Estadísticas de Salud de los CDC de EE. UU., datos sobre muertes y mortalidad(cdc.gov).gov
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