The phrase "death statute" refers to a law or rule that deals with matters related to death, such as crimes that result in death or procedures for handling someone's estate after they pass away. Full definition
There is also an additional «discovery rule» that can extend the two year wrongful death statute of limitations. (charlesboyk-law.com)
However, if the crash caused someone's death the statute of limitations will be reduced to two years. (mccormickmurphy.com)
It also shows how the archaic wrongful death statute needs to be changed so as to provide compensation to survivor's for grief suffered for the loss of a loved one. (thelifeinsurancelawyer.com)