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Who can sue for an unlawful death in a civil case?

  • 07-06-2010 8:25am
    #1
    Monkey09
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 366 ✭✭


    Hi everyone,
    I'm looking for some legal advice for a friend. I'm not sue if anyone will be able to help but here it goes anyway!

    My friend lost his brother in a work-place accident about 3 and a half years ago which was as a reult of his employer's negligence.
    He learnt that there was a time-frame of 2 years on taking a civil action against the employer. Therefore, his parents are now statute-barred and can have no method of taking legal action.

    So, here's my question. My friend was a minor at the time of the incident (aged 17). He believes that there are different rules for minors in that they have a period of 6 years to take a claim. Is this true? And would it be possible for him to take a case, as he is only a sibling of the person who died?

    I'd be really greatful for any advice. Thank you.


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  • #2
    eagle_&_bear
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 328 ✭✭eagle_&_bear


    not wanting to give you a short answer but,

    no practitioner on this site can advise you. You really should speak to a Solicitor who will speak to you, and advise you accordingly.


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