--- description: If you plan to pursue a personal injury claim in Virginia, you'll likely want to know what types of damages you may be able to recover. title: Types Of Damages In A Virginia Personal Injury Case canonical: https://virginiatrialfirm.com/personal-injury-lawyers/types-of-damages-in-a-virginia-personal-injury-case/ date_modified: 2025-08-01T16:38:15+00:00 practice_area: personal-injury --- - Types Of Damages In A Virginia Personal Injury Case [Skip to content](#content) ## Types Of Damages In A Virginia Personal Injury Case [Home](https://virginiatrialfirm.com) / [Personal Injury Lawyer](https://virginiatrialfirm.com/personal-injury-lawyers/) / Types Of Damages In A Virginia Personal Injury Case ##### On This Page [$15 MillionTRUCK ACCIDENTS Read More](https://virginiatrialfirm.com/portfolio/15-million/)[$8 MillionLEGAL MALPRACTICERead More](https://virginiatrialfirm.com/portfolio/8-million/)[$6 MillionAUTO ACCIDENTSRead More](https://virginiatrialfirm.com/portfolio/6-million/)[$6 MillionBUSINESS DISPUTERead More](https://virginiatrialfirm.com/portfolio/6-million-2/) Contact Us CompanyThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name(Required) First Last Email(Required) PhoneMessage(Required) Δ Personal Injury Practice Areas ![damages in a personal injury case](https://cdn-enhik.nitrocdn.com/PtWhdKFPEeclDcOWLqiCgcuiKvdeYeHi/assets/desktop/optimized/rev-655816e/lh5.googleusercontent.com/nTK_1mZyM4dZfuz6ruIwRkD_ciHwXHOyBvgO26tz2OIwzPCBuC-wyqLPR4iKFCz6mvAWFtTh3s4ZVPJk-vBl2Kihya8FjjKU9C_5f7Jkcjck5umiLWhb_mJmNb9DxsDc1XNwdtVvWkGfpkC2GICYIP8) ## Types Of Damages In Personal Injury Cases If you plan to pursue a personal injury claim, you’ll likely want to know what types of damages you may be able to recover. Contact a [personal injury lawyer](https://virginiatrialfirm.com/personal-injury-lawyers/) at Cantor Grana Buckner Bucci today for a [free consultation](https://virginiatrialfirm.com/contact/) if you have been injured in an accident. We will walk you through what monetary compensation you may be eligible for and help you decide your next steps. ## What is a Personal Injury Claim? A[personal injury claim](https://virginiatrialfirm.com/personal-injury-lawyers/what-is-a-personal-injury-claim/) is a legal claim filed by an injured person against the person or entity responsible for their injuries. A personal injury claim aims to seek financial compensation for the damages caused by the negligence or recklessness of another. ## Compensatory Damages Personal injury damages are intended to [compensate the injured party](https://virginiatrialfirm.com/personal-injury-lawyers/what-is-my-personal-injury-claim-worth/) for their losses due to the accident. These damages can be either economic or non-economic. ### Non-Economic Damages Non-economic damages can be awarded for the injured party’s pain and suffering, mental anguish, loss of enjoyment of life, and [emotional distress](https://virginiatrialfirm.com/car-accident-lawyers/emotional-distress-after-car-accident/). ### Economic Damages Economic damages are awarded to compensate the injured party for their financial losses due to the accident. They can include: Medical bills - Lost wages - Loss of future earnings - Property damage ![Economic Damages - medical bills](https://cdn-enhik.nitrocdn.com/PtWhdKFPEeclDcOWLqiCgcuiKvdeYeHi/assets/images/optimized/rev-655816e/virginiatrialfirm.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/iStock-1127824931-1024x704.webp) ## Punitive Damages Punitive damages are awarded to punish the wrongdoer for their willful or reckless conduct. They are not meant to compensate the injured party but rather to serve as a deterrent to others who may be tempted to engage in similar behavior. Punitive damages are only available in cases where the defendant’s conduct was particularly egregious. ## Damage Caps in Virginia Damage caps are the maximum damages a plaintiff can recover for a specific claim. Virginia has a few damage caps. Some of the most noteworthy are medical malpractice and punitive damage caps on providers. - [Medical Malpractice Damage Cap](https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title8.01/chapter21.1/section8.01-581.15/): Damages for medical malpractice are subject to a cap, which depends on the year the medical malpractice occurred. For the period of July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023, the cap is $2,550,00.00. This amount increases by approximately $50,000.00 each year. - [Punitive Damage Cap](https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title8.01/chapter3/section8.01-38.1/): $350,000.00. There are also some cases where non-economic damages have coverage limits. These instances often arise in car accident cases where the insured motorist and[uninsured motorist coverage](https://virginiatrialfirm.com/car-accident-lawyers/uninsured-motorists/) reaches a certain amount, and no additional coverage is available beyond that. ## Damages in a Wrongful Death Claim In a [wrongful death](https://virginiatrialfirm.com/wrongful-death/) claim, the surviving deceased family members can recover damages for their losses. These damages can include: - Loss of companionship or support - Loss of love, affection, and care - Mental anguish - Loss of earnings (past and future) - Funeral and burial expenses ## Statute of Limitations for Personal Injury Claims in Virginia In Virginia, the[statute of limitations](https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title8.01/chapter4/section8.01-243/) for personal injury lawsuits is two years from the date of the accident. This means that if you do not file your claim[within two years](https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title8.01/chapter4/section8.01-243/) of the date of the accident, you will be barred from recovering any damages. ## Wrongful Death Claims in Virginia Like most personal injury claims, a [wrongful death](https://virginiatrialfirm.com/personal-injury-lawyers/wrongful-death-lawyer-richmond-va/) claim must be filed within two years of the date of death. The claims are brought by the personal representative of the deceased’s estate and can be filed against the person or entity responsible for the death. ![Wrongful Death Claims in Virginia](https://cdn-enhik.nitrocdn.com/PtWhdKFPEeclDcOWLqiCgcuiKvdeYeHi/assets/images/optimized/rev-655816e/virginiatrialfirm.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/iStock-627008872-1024x706.webp) ## Do I Need to File a Personal Injury Lawsuit? You may be wondering if you need to file a personal injury lawsuit or whether you can settle your claim with the insurance company. The answer to this question depends on several factors, including the severity of your injuries, the amount of damages you have incurred, and the insurance company’s willingness to negotiate in good faith. It is often best to consult a personal injury law firm to evaluate your claim and advise you on the best course of action. If you have been injured in an accident and would like to discuss your case with one of our attorneys, don’t hesitate to contact us today for a free consultation. We will be happy to answer any questions you may have and help you decide if filing a personal injury lawsuit is right for you. ## Types of Personal Injury Cases We Handle At our law firm, we handle a wide range of[personal injury cases](https://virginiatrialfirm.com/personal-injury-lawyers/what-cases-do-personal-injury-lawyers-take/), including: - [Car accidents](https://virginiatrialfirm.com/car-accident-lawyers/) - [Truck accidents](https://virginiatrialfirm.com/truck-accident-lawyers/) - [Motorcycle accidents](https://virginiatrialfirm.com/motorcycle-accident-lawyers/) - [Bicycle accidents](https://virginiatrialfirm.com/bicycle-accident-lawyers/) - [Pedestrian accidents](https://virginiatrialfirm.com/pedestrian-accident-lawyers/) - [Slip and fall accidents](https://virginiatrialfirm.com/personal-injury-lawyers/premises-liability/) - Wrongful death ![Types of Personal Injury Cases We Handle - car accidents](https://cdn-enhik.nitrocdn.com/PtWhdKFPEeclDcOWLqiCgcuiKvdeYeHi/assets/images/optimized/rev-655816e/virginiatrialfirm.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/iStock-629722242-1024x683.webp) ## Contact Cantor Grana Buckner Bucci Today for a Free Legal Consultation Contact Cantor Grana Buckner Bucci today for a free legal consultation if you or a loved one has been injured in an accident. 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