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Can You Sue for Punitive Damages After a Drunk Driving Crash in Virginia? - John P. Fishwick Jr.
From Fishwick & Associates PLC - Can You Sue for Punitive Damages After a Drunk Driving Crash in Virginia? looks at how injured people may pursue punitive damages after a drunk driving crash, in addition to compensatory damages for losses such as medical expenses, lost income, and pain and suffering. Attorney John P. Fishwick Jr. discusses how Virginia law allows these damages when evidence shows malice or conduct so willful or wanton that it demonstrates a conscious disregard for the rights of others.
The episode explains how Virginia Code § 8.01-44.5 allows a finder of fact to award…
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