Virginia Statute of Limitations for Injury Claims

Statute of Limitations in Virginia

Virginia generally requires injury-related lawsuits to be filed within two years of the date of the injury.

This shorter deadline makes it especially important to evaluate a claim early.

Deadline: 2 years

Most negligence-based claims fall under Virginia personal injury law.

Deadline: 2 years

Car accident cases must be filed within two years of the crash.

Deadline: 2 years

Truck accident claims follow the same two-year deadline, even when commercial carriers are involved.

Deadline: Varies based on reporting and claim requirements

Workers’ compensation claims in Virginia have separate deadlines that apply to reporting and filing.

Deadline: Typically 2 years (may vary based on discovery rules)

Some malpractice cases may involve different timing depending on when the injury is identified.