VIRGINIA AUTO INSURANCE GUIDE
Virginia Motor Vehicle Claims, Bad Faith & §8.01-66.1 Remedies
Virginia Code §8.01-66.1 provides specific remedies for certain motor-vehicle insurance claim practices, including qualifying first-party property, medical-expense and income-loss claims and UM/UIM settlement conduct. This guide will address statutory prerequisites, notice, safe-harbor procedures and the additional damages potentially available for qualifying conduct.
Publication review note — September 17, 2026. Verify current §8.01-66.1 text, the 45-day notice procedure, damages limitations and controlling decisions before publication.