Virginia · Paraquat claim: what to ask and what to do
Paraquat claim: what to ask and what to do in Virginia
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| Filing deadline | 2 years from the date of injury, not discovery, with narrow statutory exceptions (Va. Code §§ 8.01-230, 8.01-243(A))Va. Code § 8.01-230 |
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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 has a 2-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims under Va. Code § 8.01-243, which generally runs from the date of injury, not discovery (Va. Code § 8.01-230). A lawyer can confirm yours.
Source: Va. Code § 8.01-230
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's agricultural operations include tobacco, corn, soybeans, and hay where paraquat has been used extensively. The Southside Virginia tobacco region and Shenandoah Valley farming corridor have significant paraquat exposure among agricultural workers. Virginia has a 2-year statute of limitations.
Medical facilities in Virginia
University of Virginia Movement Disorders Center
How this works nationally
For the overall process and updates, read the Paraquat claim: what to ask and what to do overview. This page covers the local information available for Virginia.
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- Va. Code § 8.01-230