What is the Virginia wrongful death statute of limitations? | Shapiro, Washburn & Sharp

The statute of limitations for wrongful death claims in Virginia is within two years of the death of the injured person. (Va. Code 8.01-244). A statute of limitations is the period during which one can bring a legal claim in a court of law. For claims involving wrongful death, or death at the hands of another due to misconduct or negligence, a civil lawsuit to recover damages must be brought within 2 years after the death occurs.  If claims are not brought within their statute of limitations period they will be time barred by the court. If a loved one has passed and you believe a wrongful death claim is appropriate it is important to contact a law firm like this one that has successfully tried wrongful death cases in the past as soon as possible.