how long does an individual have to file a lawsuit against you for personal injury and how long do they have to serve you in va?

The claimant normally has 2 years to file an injury lawsuit in court in VA. However, there are exceptions, like if the injured person is a minor. So, I would need more details to be sure that the general rule applies.  Virginia is a bit unusual as we give the plaintiff 1 full year to serve the suit.  These kinds of civil procedure questions are best addressed by the lawyer handling the case as there are many wrinkles as I have learned over my 25 years in the field of accident litigation.