What is the statute of limitations in a case alleging death or severe withdrawal symptoms caused by Oxycontin?

Statutes of limitations are legal guidelines for the maximum period of time after an incident in which a lawsuit can be brought. The statute of limitations in personal injury and wrongful death cases often vary from place to place. However, a general rule of thumb is that you have about 2 years from the date that the injury is suffered or the person dies.

Do not, however, rely on this statement. Different states may have different lengths of time in which to bring a case based on the type of injury involved. The event which triggers the running of the statute of limitations may be when the injury actually occurred, or when you knew or should have known that Oxycontin had caused the injury, or may be another event entirely. There is no quick and easy way to know whether your case will run into problems with the statute of limitations. Therefore, even if you believe the statute of limitations has run, you should consult with an experienced attorney as quickly as possible to see if you do, indeed, have time to file an action or get some other type of relief through a class action settlement. Your attorney will be able to tell you if the statute of limitations has run and, if it has, if there is any recourse available to you.