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(a)Death.--In the case of the death of an individual by the neglect or wrongful act of another in a place subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the United States within a State, a right of action shall exist as though the place were under the jurisdiction of the State in which the place is located.
(b)Personal injury.--In a civil action brought to recover on account of an injury sustained in a place described in subsection (a), the rights of the parties shall be governed by the law of the State in which the place is located.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - 28 U.S.C. § 5001 - U.S. Code - Unannotated Title 28. Judiciary and Judicial Procedure § 5001. Civil action for death or personal injury in a place subject to exclusive jurisdiction of United States - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/us/title-28-judiciary-and-judicial-procedure/28-usc-sect-5001/
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