Truck Accident Claims in Virginia
The safety and insurance rules for trucks in Virginia, how fault is shared, any limits on damages, and the deadline to sue.
Short answer: Virginia's Superintendent of State Police must issue commercial motor vehicle safety regulations under the federal Motor Carrier Act of 1984, setting criteria for driver, vehicle and cargo safety inspections that are no more restrictive than the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations; Va. Code § 52-8.4(A), (B); 49 CFR 387.9
| Truck safety and insurance rules | Virginia's Superintendent of State Police must issue commercial motor vehicle safety regulations under the federal Motor Carrier Act of 1984, setting criteria for driver, vehicle and cargo safety inspections that are no more restrictive than the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations; for this purpose a commercial motor vehicle includes one over 26,000 pounds operated intrastate (over 10,000 pounds interstate). For interstate trucks, federal minimum insurance is set in 49 CFR 387.9. |
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| Damage caps | No statutory cap on compensatory damages in general injury cases was found. Virginia caps total recovery in medical malpractice cases and caps punitive damages at $350,000 in all cases. |
| Deadline to sue for an injury | Two years after the cause of action accrues for every action for personal injuries, whatever the legal theory. Source: Va. Code § 8.01-243(A) |
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FAQ
What safety and insurance rules apply to trucks in Virginia?
Virginia's Superintendent of State Police must issue commercial motor vehicle safety regulations under the federal Motor Carrier Act of 1984, setting criteria for driver, vehicle and cargo safety inspections that are no more restrictive than the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations; for this purpose a commercial motor vehicle includes one over 26,000 pounds operated intrastate (over 10,000 pounds interstate). For interstate trucks, federal minimum insurance is set in 49 CFR 387.9.
Does Virginia cap damages in personal injury cases?
No statutory cap on compensatory damages in general injury cases was found. Virginia caps total recovery in medical malpractice cases and caps punitive damages at $350,000 in all cases.
What is the statute of limitations for personal injury in Virginia?
Two years after the cause of action accrues for every action for personal injuries, whatever the legal theory.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.