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Statute of Limitations
Vermont personal injury SOL: 3 years (12 V.S.A. § 512(4)). Minor tolling: SOL tolled until age 18, then 3-year SOL runs — child's claim expires at age 21 (12 V.S.A. § 555). Wrongful death: 2 years from death (14 V.S.A. § 1492). Vermont follows modified comparative fault — 51% bar. Discovery rule recognized.
Age 21 for surviving minor's personal injury claim; 2 years from death for wrongful death
Vermont Data
Exposure in Vermont
Source: UVM Health Network
Source: March of Dimes, 2024
Medical Resources