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Virginia Accidental, Wrongful Death Law Damages Overview
Damages in a Virginia Accidental, Wrongful Death Lawsuit
Direct Expenses- medical bills and funeral cost Va. Code § 8.01-52(3), (4).
Loss of Benefits- what the person could have received in pension/retirement benefits had they lived Va. Code § 8.01-52(2).
Loss of Future Earnings- what the person who died would have earned in salary if he or she had lived Va. Code § 8.01-52(2).
Loss of Companionship- what the person who died would have emotionally provided to a relationship, and the mental pain and suffering resulting from the decedent's death Va. Code § 8.01-52(1).
Punitive Damages- what amount the defendant should be punished for his or her action resulting in the victim's death Va. Code § 8.01-52(5).
Virginia law provides that you may recover damages to the extent a jury finds it fair and just in relation to the injury that resulted from the decedent's death. Va. Code § 8.01-52 If you are seeking punitive damages, however, you must show willful or wanton conduct, or such recklessness as evinces a conscious disregard for the safety of others. Va. Code § 8.01-52(5)
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