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Table of Contents » Title 8.01. Civil Remedies and Procedure » Chapter 3. Actions » Article 3. Injury to Person or Property » § 8.01-44.5:1. Punitive damages; hit and run drivers

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Code of Virginia
Title 8.01. Civil Remedies and Procedure
Chapter 3. Actions

7/6/2026

§ 8.01-44.5:1. Punitive damages; hit and run drivers.

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.

2026, c. 473.

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