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Social media addiction: who may have a claim?

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Filing deadline2 years from the date of injury, not discovery (Va. Code § 8.01-230); tolled for minors until age 18Va. Code § 8.01-243

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?

2-year statute of limitations for personal injury (Va. Code § 8.01-243). Virginia generally starts the 2-year clock when the injury happens, not when it is discovered (Va. Code § 8.01-230); a narrow exception covers latent injuries from a substance or product that could not be diagnosed within those 2 years (Va. Code § 8.01-249(4a)). Minority tolling under Va. Code § 8.01-229 tolls for minors until age 18. A lawyer can confirm yours.

2 years from the date of injury, not discovery (Va. Code § 8.01-230); tolled for minors until age 18

Source: Va. Code § 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.

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A lawyer can check which filing rules apply to your circumstances.

02 · Where cases are heard

Where would my case be heard?

Virginia has a 2-year SOL with minority tolling. Virginia AG Jason Miyares joined the 42-state Meta coalition. Virginia Beach, Richmond, and Arlington families — many with proximity to DC-area tech policy discussions — should evaluate claims.

Medical facilities in Virginia

  • Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters — Behavioral Health

How this works nationally

For the overall process and updates, read the Social media addiction: who may have a claim? overview. This page covers the local information available for Virginia.

What happens when I check?

You answer a few short questions about what happened. If you send them, a participating law firm reviews your answers. If the firm takes your case, it explains your options. People's Justice is not a law firm.

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Sources

  1. Va. Code § 8.01-243