2 years. Va Code § 8.01-243 states in pertinent part, "Unless otherwise provided in this section or by other statute, every action for personal injuries, whatever the theory of recovery, ... shall be brought within two years after the cause of action accrues."

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It is almost always best to hire an attorney!

To answer your question -- information regarding homeowners' insurance is obtained through a request for production of documents as opposed to through a subpoena in litigation against the homeowner if the homeowner is a party. If the... View More

First - obtain insurance. Second, act as reasonable persons to insure that the property is safe. Negligence is the failure to use ordinary care. Ordinary care is the care a reasonable person would have used under the circumstances of this case. With regard to property, the common law requires... View More

That depends on what type of case it is. There is a good chance that one of the requirements will be to get a letter from a doctor in the same field saying that what the defendant did was a breach of the standard of care. Cases like this are difficult for attorneys to prosecute successfully, let... View More

Please explain what you mean when you say that the patron ignored the sign.

You should immediately contact the police and bring a criminal action. This person may continue to prey on your daughter and may be preying on other children right now because no one has followed up with the police. Please take note of the Sandusky case and how he slipped through the cracks for... View More

In Virginia the general rule is that the legal system does not provide a free attorney in a civil case. You would have to retain an attorney to prosecute your case. You can check with legal aid to see if your case is the type of case they handle.

I am afraid this question does not provide sufficient details to warrant an intelligent answer. You would need to provide more details in order for an attorney to answer this question.

If this is a Virginia WC claim, then a settlement depends upon your future rights to medical care, your future rights to compensation, and any lasting damage to your extremities you may have suffered. For more information about this review my guide at www.virginiadisabilitylawyer.com.

Even though a fall ocurred at work, it is normally not an accident in Virginia unless the reason for the fall can be explained. If inhere is any risk associated with work that caused the fall, then the fall is compensable..

each state and every case is different. i only know indiana and illinois and those two states are different re medical bills. typically, if you are injured due to the fault of another, that person's insurance company may want to settle the claim. insurance companies do not give money away and... View More

maybe. you need to call a virginia lawyer who does injury cases. in indiana the answer is a definite yes and we have been involved on both ends, suing and defending. against governmental agencies there are usually short time limitations so don't delay. good luck.

yes you have a potential claim. you need to contact a virginia lawyer that does injury cases right away. there are usually restrictive time limitations. good luck.

I do not understand the reference to "policy stack coverage." In terms of the application of underinsured coverage as a passenger it will depend on the language of the insurance policy or policies. A lawyer can help you understand your rights. There could be a number of insurers liable... View More

Under Virginia rules days are generally counted as calendar days, and not business days.

There are some ways in which a plaintiff in a class action lawsuit can be denied money. For instance, if the approved settlement required all claims to be filed by a certain time or only allowed claims up to a certain amount, late filers may not recover.

In Virginia, you have 2 years from the date of the accident to file suit. Insurance companies love to close files, especially if they can do so before the victim talks to a lawyer. They are very good at making you feel like you have to do things that you don't have to do, like giving a... View More