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Wrongful Death in Alabama

Losing a loved one to someone else's negligence is devastating, and a wrongful death claim in Alabama is a way for families to seek accountability when a fatal accident was not their loved one's fault.

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2 years

2 years personal injury; wrongful death 2 years (measured from death).

How fault works

Pure contributory negligence — 1% at fault bars all recovery

In Alabama, a wrongful death claim arises when negligence causes a death, and like other injury cases it falls under the state's at-fault system. Alabama's pure contributory negligence rule still applies, so if the person who died is found even 1% at fault, recovery can be barred — one reason these sensitive cases call for careful investigation. The deadline is its own consideration: Alabama generally requires a wrongful death claim to be filed within two years, measured from the date of death. Carrying this while grieving is a heavy burden, so FaultFreeClaims can connect your family with an independent, licensed Alabama attorney who can guide you through the process with compassion.

What decides a wrongful death claim in Alabama

  • Alabama measures the two years from the date of death rather than the date of the accident, and those are not always the same day.
  • The contributory rule follows the person who died, so an insurer will look hard for something they did in the last seconds.
  • Statements taken from family members in the first days end up in a file the family never sees.
  • Those two questions — the 1% and the deadline — get answered in the first months, not somewhere in the second year.
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Frequently asked questions

Who can file a wrongful death claim in Alabama?

Wrongful death claims are generally brought by a personal representative of the estate on behalf of surviving family, but eligibility depends on the circumstances. An independent attorney can explain who may file in your situation; FaultFreeClaims can connect you with one.

How long does my family have to act?

Alabama generally sets a two-year deadline, measured from the date of death, to file a wrongful death claim. Because evidence fades over time, families often reach out well before then, and FaultFreeClaims can refer you to an attorney when you are ready.

Can I recover if the accident was partly my fault?

Alabama follows this rule: PURE CONTRIBUTORY NEGLIGENCE — 1% at fault bars all recovery. Because the answer depends on the details, it's worth talking to an attorney who knows Alabama law before assuming you have no case.

Does it cost anything to get connected?

No. Getting connected with an attorney through FaultFreeClaims is free and comes with no obligation. We are not a law firm — we connect you with independent, licensed attorneys.

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