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Vermont — Statute of Limitations

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2 years

Statute of limitations for wrongful death

12 V.S.A. § 511

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Wrongful Death Statute Of Limitations in Vermont

Vermont’s wrongful death statute of limitations is governed by 12 V.S.A. § 511. That statute fixes a three-year period within which a wrongful death claim must be brought. The clock begins on the date of the decedent’s death. If a claimant does not file within that window, the claim is typically barred. The statute sets out certain exceptions and conditions that can affect the deadline, and the official text at the legislature’s website provides the precise language. The worked example below illustrates how the three-year period applies to a straightforward filing scenario. For a result tailored to a specific set of facts, the DocketMath calculator can estimate the applicable deadline using the user’s own dates.

Governing authority

In Vermont, the statute of limitations rule is set by 12 V.S.A. § 511. The verified packet cites 12 V.S.A. § 511 (https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/12/023/00511).

Deadline example

For a Vermont wrongful death limitations check, use the verified limitations period from the current rule packet: 3 years. The authority packet cites 12 V.S.A. § 511 (https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/12/023/00511).

Example inputs:

• Accrual date: 2024-04-25
• Filing date checked: 2026-04-25

Calculation:

• Start with the accrual date.
• Add 3 years.
• The example deadline is 2027-04-25.

This example is generated from the verified facts packet rather than freeform prose. Confirm tolling, discovery rules, and claim-specific exceptions before relying on the date.

Estimate your own result: every situation has exceptions that can change the outcome. Use the wrongful death statute of limitations calculator to estimate your specific figure.

This page provides general legal information and calculation tools, not legal advice. DocketMath is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation, and using this site does not create an attorney-client relationship. Laws change and exceptions apply, so deadlines and amounts specific to your situation should be confirmed with a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.