What is the Virginia Car Accident Statute of Limitations? By GibsonSingleton

Описание: What is the Virginia Car Accident Statute of Limitations? By GibsonSingleton

If you were injured in a crash in Gloucester County, the statute of limitations can directly affect your right to file a personal injury lawsuit. In Virginia, you generally have two years from the date of the accident to file a claim under Virginia Code § 8.01-243. GibsonSingleton Virginia Injury Attorneys helps clients understand how this two-year deadline applies to car accidents on Route 17, Route 33, the Coleman Bridge, and throughout the Middle Peninsula and Hampton Roads region.

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Ken Gibson Esq. and John Singleton Esq. represent injured clients across Gloucester County from their office in Hayes, Virginia. They guide individuals and families through the legal process after serious crashes, including cases involving wrongful death claims under Virginia Code § 8.01-244. When a personal representative of the decedent’s estate needs to file a wrongful death claim, the timing rules can differ from a standard personal injury lawsuit, and understanding those differences matters.

Virginia law also sets a separate five-year deadline for property damage claims. At the same time, government entity claims follow stricter notice requirements. If your case involves the Commonwealth of Virginia, the Division of Risk Management, the Attorney General of Virginia, or a Gloucester County employee, you may need to submit written notice within months of the crash. Missing these deadlines can result in dismissal of your case.

GibsonSingleton Virginia Injury Attorneys also explains how the contributory negligence rule can impact your claim. In Virginia, even minimal fault can prevent recovery. Insurance companies track the statute of limitations closely and may delay negotiations as the two-year deadline approaches. Filing before the deadline preserves your rights and can shift the balance during settlement discussions.

Ken Gibson brings experience as a former Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney in Norfolk and a Federal Prosecutor with the U.S. Department of Justice. He received recognition from the Director of the FBI for his prosecutorial work and serves on the Gloucester County Board of Supervisors. As a U.S. Marine and longtime Gloucester County resident, he remains active in the local community.

John Singleton is also a U.S. Marine and serves as a Special Justice for adult mental health commitment matters in the Ninth Judicial Circuit. His background provides insight into how insurance claim disputes develop and how defense strategies unfold. Together, Ken Gibson and John Singleton handle cases involving personal injury lawsuits, wrongful death claims, and complex government entity claims throughout Gloucester County and the surrounding region.

If you were hurt in a crash near the York River, along Route 17, or anywhere in Gloucester County, understanding the statute of limitations is critical. The two-year deadline, exceptions for minors or incapacity, and the procedural requirements for claims involving the Commonwealth of Virginia can all affect your next steps. Contact GibsonSingleton Virginia Injury Attorneys at (804) 413-6777 to discuss your situation and learn how Virginia law applies to your case.

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