How long after a fall on someone else’s property do you have to make a claim?
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How long after a fall on someone else’s property do you have to make a claim?
They have homeowner’s insurance.
Asked on September 8, 2010 under Personal Injury, Virginia
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 14 years ago | Contributor
The time in which you have to make a claim for a personal injury (what you have here) is governed by something called the "statute of limitations". This limitations period varies from state-to-state. In VA the statue of limitations for a personal injury claim is 2 years (or in the case of a minor 2 years after they turn 18).
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