What Is the Virginia Car Accident Statute of Limitations? - GibsonSingleton Virginia Injury Attorneys
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From GibsonSingleton Virginia Injury Attorneys - What Is the Virginia Car Accident Statute of Limitations? explains the critical two-year deadline that governs personal injury lawsuits after a crash and what it means for your right to compensation. Serving Gloucester County and the Middle Peninsula, Ken Gibson and John Singleton break down Virginia Code § 8.01-243 and § 8.01-244, outlining how long you have to file, when the clock starts, and why missing the deadline by even one day can permanently bar your claim. Whether your collision happened on Route 17, at the intersection of Route 17 and Route 33, or on the Coleman Bridge over the York River, this guide clarifies how Virginia law applies to your case.
Listeners will learn the difference between the two-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims and the five-year deadline for property damage, as well as how wrongful death claims are handled when a personal representative files on behalf of the decedent’s estate. The episode also explains tolling rules for minors under 18, individuals with legal incapacity, and situations where a defendant leaves Virginia. Special attention is given to government entity claims in Gloucester County and across the Commonwealth of Virginia, including notice requirements involving the Division of Risk Management and the Attorney General.
The podcast also explores how Virginia’s strict contributory negligence rule can affect your recovery if you are found even 1% at fault, and how insurance companies use both the statute of limitations and prompt notice policy requirements to their advantage. Ken Gibson, a former Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney in Norfolk and former Federal Prosecutor with the U.S. Department of Justice who earned a commendation from the Director of the FBI, and John Singleton, who previously worked at a large insurance defense firm and now serves as a Special Justice in the Ninth Judicial Circuit, share how early investigation, evidence collection, and timely filing can shift leverage during settlement negotiations.
With insight rooted in courtroom experience, U.S. Marine service, and deep ties to Gloucester County and the Hampton Roads region, Ken Gibson and John Singleton explain why acting quickly protects your rights. If you were injured in a crash in Hayes, Gloucester County, or anywhere in the Middle Peninsula, call (804) 413-6777 for a free consultation and learn how to safeguard your claim before Virginia’s statute of limitations runs out.
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