Virginia · Paragard IUD: claims for a broken device
Paragard IUD: claims for a broken device in Virginia
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| Filing deadline | 2 years from breakage dateVa. Code Ann. § 8.01-243 |
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Deadlines vary with the facts of each case. A lawyer can confirm yours.
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01 · Your filing deadline
What is the deadline in Virginia?
Virginia: 2 years from device breakage date (Va. Code Ann. § 8.01-243) A lawyer can confirm yours.
Source: Va. Code Ann. § 8.01-243
Deadlines vary; a lawyer can confirm yours. An older diagnosis or a past filing window does not, by itself, establish whether you have a claim.
02 · Where cases are heard
Where would my case be heard?
Virginia women injured by a broken Paragard IUD have a 2-year statute of limitations from the device breakage date. Virginia's large and well-educated reproductive-age population in the Northern Virginia and Richmond metro areas included significant Paragard usage. Virginia women with 2023 or 2024 Paragard breakages should consult a Paragard attorney. Virginia cases file into MDL 2974 in Atlanta, which is accessible by air from Virginia's major airports.
Virginia's 2-year personal injury statute under Va. Code Ann. § 8.01-243 applies to Paragard claims. Virginia cases file into MDL 2974 in Atlanta. Virginia courts also have experience with complex products liability proceedings.
How this works nationally
For the overall process and updates, read the Paragard IUD: claims for a broken device overview. This page covers the local information available for Virginia.
What happens when I check?
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- Va. Code Ann. § 8.01-243