In any case where the wrongdoer or other person who may be liable for damages for physical injury or death as provided in § 663-3 dies before an action has been brought against the wrongdoer or other person, the action may be brought against the legal representative of the wrongdoer’s or other person’s estate; provided that every such action shall be commenced within two years after the death of the injured person in any action brought under § 663-3 or within two years after the date of physical injury in all other cases, except as otherwise provided.