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How long do you have to sue someone after an auto accident? I live in the state of Virginia.

 

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insurance company declared accident inconclusive. They will not pay. defendant has no good phone numbers or address. I am being sued by the towing company for the storage fees on my vehicle and the other driver is at fault. I am tring to prepare a warrent in debt but need more time to gather information. The accident happened Oct. 21 2006

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April 20 2007 at 5:28 AM (9 minutes and 53 seconds later)
         
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The statute of limitations for personal injury in Virginia is two years from the date of the accident. For personal property damage it is five years from the date of the accident. You can read a summary of the statute of limitations for Virginia here.

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How long do you have to sue someone after an auto accident? I live in the state of Virginia.

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Williamsburg, Virginia

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insurance company declared accident inconclusive. They will not pay. defendant has no good phone numbers or address. I am being sued by the towing company for the storage fees on my vehicle and the other driver is at fault. I am tring to prepare a warrent in debt but need more time to gather information. The accident happened Oct. 21 2006
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April 20 2007 at 5:44 AM (7 minutes and 11 seconds later)
         
Thank you for the additional information. I need the following questions answered:

1) Was there a police report and does it contain defendant's contact information or driver's license or vehicle license plate?

2) Does defendant have vehicle insurance?

3) What are the amounts of damages?

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April 20 2007 at 6:26 AM (41 minutes and 42 seconds later)
         
The answer to number 1 is yes

The answer to number 2 is yes. we both have USAA

The amount of damages is around $6500

He had purchased suplemental insurance with a company called ELCO( he was driving a rental) and thay denied the claim saying the accident was inconclusive. Is this worth me sueing the other driver for my losses. He was issued a traffic sitation for failure to yeild right of way.

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