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Statute of Limitations
Virginia: 2 years from date of death
2 years from date of death
Where to File in Virginia
Virginia Code § 8.01-244 governs wrongful death claims with a 2-year statute of limitations. Virginia imposes no cap on wrongful death damages — full economic and non-economic recovery is available. Fairfax County Circuit Court and Richmond Circuit Court handle the highest volumes of Virginia wrongful death filings. Virginia's Northern Virginia tech corridor, military installations (Fort Belvoir, Quantico, Norfolk Naval Station), and growing construction market generate significant wrongful death case volume.
Exposure in Virginia
Source: Va. Code § 8.01-244
Source: Va. Code § 8.01-244