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Statute of Limitations
Vermont: 3 years from date of death
3 years from date of death
Where to File in Vermont
14 V.S.A. § 1492 governs wrongful death claims in Vermont with a 3-year statute of limitations. Vermont imposes no cap on wrongful death damages. Chittenden County Superior Court (Burlington) handles the majority of Vermont wrongful death cases. Vermont's skiing and outdoor recreation industries, agricultural sector, and rural highway fatalities drive the state's wrongful death docket.
Exposure in Vermont
Source: 14 V.S.A. § 1492
Source: 14 V.S.A. § 1492