STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS IN VIRGINIA BEACH
The time following a severe injury from a motorcycle accident can be overshadowed by stress and anxiety. While we do not want to add to that chaos, the law does set a time limit by which you must file a claim to retain the right to seek compensation from the at-fault party. In short – you have a limited amount of time before you lose the right to file a claim.
The Code of Virginia §8.01-243 sets a deadline of two years from the date of your initial crash. However, there can be additional variables that change the deadline in your case. You might have shorter time limits if:
- Your case involves medical malpractice
- Your crash was caused by a government employee in the course of their duties
Check with our team of motorcycle accident lawyers in Virginia Beach as soon as possible to determine the deadline for filing your claim. Waiting past the two-year time limit can mean that you lose the right to pursue compensation at all.
Additionally, if you’ve been involved in a Virginia Beach car accident that contained a mix of cars and motorcycles involved in the accident, contact us today for a full case review.