The unexpected loss of a loved one can leave a family not only having to face the trauma of the loss but against a time limit called the statute of limitations. This is a time limit requiring that a lawsuit for wrongful death may only be filed within a specific period of time after the death or forever lose the right to bring a claim for compensation for the loss of your loved one. Lyons Legal is available to offer a free, no-obligation consultation if you have suddenly lost a loved one due to the negligence or carelessness of another.