Virginia statute of limitations

The general filing deadline in Virginia depends on the type of claim. Below is the deadline for each claim type Caseworth tracks, each with the underlying statute. Select a row for the full plain-English explanation, tolling exceptions, and an illustrative comparable-outcome range for that claim type.

Claim typeFiling deadlineCitation
Personal Injury2 yearsVa. Code § 8.01-243
Car Accident2 yearsVa. Code § 8.01-243
Slip & Fall / Premises2 yearsVa. Code § 8.01-243
Medical Malpractice2 yearsVa. Code § 8.01-243
Wrongful Death2 yearsVa. Code § 8.01-244

These are general statutory deadlines, not a deadline calculated for your specific facts — tolling, the discovery rule, and other exceptions can shorten or extend the real deadline. Only a licensed attorney can confirm your actual filing deadline in Virginia.

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