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Statute of Limitations
Virginia has a 2-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims (Va. Code § 8.01-243). A discovery rule applies in limited latent disease circumstances. Virginia follows contributory negligence for negligence claims, but strict liability product claims are not subject to this bar.
2 years from discovery of injury
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Exposure in Virginia
Source: Consumer usage surveys, 2023
Source: Virginia Cancer Registry, 2024
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