Legal Question in Personal Injury in Virginia
limits on how much one can sue for
what are the limits as to how much one can sue for in auto accident with injury case...ive heard its 3 times all medical costs and lost time from work , plus pain and suffering {and how much does pain and suffering relate to the other in terms of dollars and cents }
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Re: limits on how much one can sue for
Very good question(s), which are why you need to secure the assistance of an attorney who is knowledgeable and can advise you in these matters.
Re: limits on how much one can sue for
There is no such automatic rule. You need to identify all of the possible damages you can claim. This does require the assistance of an attorney. Most people don't know about or forget about 1/2 to 2/3rds of the possible damages that you might claim. You MIGHT be able to sue for pain and suffering, but only the jury can decide how much to award for pain and suffering. When settling out of court, people may guess, which may be what you've heard. It is very hard to get punitive damages in Virginia, and that depends on the circumstances.
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