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Last reviewed against primary sources: June 12, 2026
Statute of Limitations
Virginia has a 2-year statute of limitations for personal injury from truck accidents (Va. Code § 8.01-243). Virginia follows contributory negligence — any plaintiff fault bars all recovery. This makes Virginia particularly difficult for truck accident plaintiffs, and carriers aggressively pursue any shared fault argument. Claims against VDOT or state entities require compliance with the Virginia Tort Claims Act.
2 years from date of accident
Exposure in Virginia
Source: VDOT Commercial Vehicle Data 2024
Source: NHTSA FARS 2024
Source: VDOT Traffic Data