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Last reviewed: June 12, 2026How we research
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Statute of Limitations
Virginia Code § 8.01-243 provides a 2-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims. Virginia courts apply the discovery rule from date of mesothelioma diagnosis. Virginia follows contributory negligence — among the harshest plaintiff standards of any state. Newport News and Norfolk area courts handle significant shipyard asbestos caseloads.
2 years from diagnosis
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Exposure in Virginia
Source: Virginia Cancer Registry 2024
Source: Virginia common law
Source: NIOSH Virginia Occupational Data
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