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Virginia Government and Legal Resources
Virginia Statutes of Limitations
Statutes of limitations are sets of laws that dictate the amount of time people who suffer injury or loss have to take legal action.
Some of the statute of limitations for the state of Virginia are listed below:
- Personal Injury: 2 years from date of injury.
- Wrongful Death:2 years from date of death.
- Product Liability:2 years from date of injury.
- Medical Malpractice:2 years from date of malpractice.
Virginia State Seat Belt Laws: Secondary. A seatbelt is required for passengers older than 15 years and seated in the front seat. Please call or email us for a free consultation with an auto accident lawyer near you.
Virginia State Helmet Laws: In Virginia, all individuals riding or operating a motorcycle must wear a helmet at all times. Please call or email us for a free consultation with a motorcycle accident lawyer near you.
Virginia State Lemon Laws:
Virginia State Lemon Laws and Federal Warranty Law protect consumers from being stuck with Lemon Cars, Lemon Trucks, and Lemon SUV's .
Repair Attempts: For a serious safety defect, 1 repair attempt. Otherwise, 3 repair attempts or 30 days out of service.
Coverage Period: 18 months.
Virginia State Dog Bite Laws:
While Virginia does not have a specific dog bite statute, dog owners may still be liable for injuries caused by his or her dog under general common law negligence principles. As such, if the victim is able to demonstrate that the owner's negligence caused the injury, the owner may be liable for the damages resulted from any injures inflicted by his or her dogs.
Additionally, any county, city, or town holds the authority to enact dangerous and vicious dog ordinances. The owner of a dog declared to be dangerous must meet certain legal requirements. The owner must register the dangerous dog with the local animal control authority and maintain a liability insurance policy to cover personal injuries caused by the dog. The dog must wear a "dangerous dog" identification tag in addition to being identified with a tattoo or an electronic implant. Special care must also be taken by the owner in how the dog is confined. When the dog is on the owner's property, the dog must be properly confined indoors or in a secure enclosure outdoors. When the dog is not confined, the owner must properly restrain the dog with a leash and muzzle.
Virginia State Auto Insurance Laws:
Virginia State Auto Insurance Information
Types of Coverage Required: Bodily Injury and Property Damage Liability, Uninsured Motorist
Minimum Coverage: 25/50/20
No Fault State? No
If you wish to know how the statute of limitations applies to a specific situation, you should verify the statutory time period and its relevance to your situation with a qualified Virginia personal injury lawyer.
