Va. Code Ann. § 8.01-44.5:1 – Punitive damages; hit and run drivers | Midpage
§ 8.01-44.5:1
Va. Code Ann. § 8.01-44.5:1
Punitive damages; hit and run drivers
Effective Jul 1, 20262026, c. 473.
In any action for personal injury or death arising from conduct that constitutes a felony violation of § 46.2-894, punitive damages may be awarded to the plaintiff.