VIRGINIA AUTO INSURANCE GUIDE
Virginia Wrongful Death, Survival & Two-Year Limitation
Virginia wrongful-death and survival claims have distinct beneficiaries, damages, procedural rules and limitation periods. This guide will address the generally applicable two-year wrongful-death limitation, statutory beneficiaries, recoverable damages, estate issues, survival claims and insurance coordination.
Publication review note — September 17, 2026. Verify current §§8.01-50 through 8.01-56, limitation rules and controlling decisions before publication.