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Last reviewed against primary sources: June 11, 2026
Statute of Limitations
Vermont: 3 years from injury for civil lawsuits; workers' comp employer notice within 1 year; formal claim within 6 years
3 years (civil lawsuit); report to workers' comp within 1 year
Where to File in Vermont
Vermont applies pure comparative fault. Vermont has very generous workers' comp deadlines — 1 year for employer notice and 6 years for formal claim filing. Federal OSHA governs Vermont construction. Burlington and Montpelier are the primary construction markets. Vermont's construction industry includes significant residential, ski resort, and infrastructure construction with unique cold-weather and mountain-terrain safety challenges. Vermont Superior Courts handle civil construction accident claims.
Exposure in Vermont
Source: Vermont common law — Pure Comparative Fault
Source: Vermont Workers' Compensation Act, 21 V.S.A. § 659