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Wrongful Death Laws in Alaska.

Alaska’s wrongful-death statute allows a decedent’s personal representative to recover damages on behalf of statutory beneficiaries for the loss caused by the death. Actions must be brought within 2 years of the date of death, and Alaska allows recovery for both pecuniary and loss-of-companionship damages depending on the circumstances.

Last verified: 2026-04-17

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Statute of Limitations

2 years from date of deathAS 09.10.070

Alaska wrongful-death actions generally must be filed within 2 years of the date of death.

State law

Key Alaska Statutes

Alaska Wrongful Death StatuteAS 09.55.580

Alaska’s wrongful-death statute governs who may bring an action and the damages available to statutory beneficiaries following a death caused by wrongful conduct.

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