Virginia Legal Deadlines
Verified filing deadlines under Virginia law. Every entry cites the official statute — click the section number to read the law itself.
Injury & Accident
| Claim / matter | Deadline | Official statute (source) |
|---|---|---|
| Car Accident | 2 yrs | Va. Code § 8.01-243(A) |
| Defamation | 1 yr | Va. Code Ann. § 8.01-247.1 |
| Dog Bite | 2 yrs | Va. Code Ann. § 3.2-6540; SOL: § 8.01-243 |
| Medical Malpractice | 2 yrs | Va. Code Ann. § 8.01-243 (minors § 8.01-243.1) |
| Personal Injury | 2 yrs | Va. Code Ann. § 8.01-243(A) |
| Slip and Fall | 2 yrs | Va. Code Ann. § 8.01-243(A) |
| Wrongful Death | 2 yrs | Va. Code § 8.01-244 |
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Debt & Collections
| Claim / matter | Deadline | Official statute (source) |
|---|---|---|
| Credit Card Debt | 3 yrs | Va. Code § 8.01-246(4) |
| Medical Debt | 3 yrs | Va. Code Ann. § 8.01-246(B) |
Consumer
| Claim / matter | Deadline | Official statute (source) |
|---|---|---|
| Breach of Contract | 5 yrs | Va. Code Ann. § 8.01-246 |
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Legal information, not legal advice. Confirm with the cited statute or a licensed Virginia attorney.