In Virginia, if I am injured due to the negligence of another driver, what can I seek compensation for?

Injured Due to the Negligence of Another Driver

An injured person is usually entitled to compensation in cases involving a negligent driver for the following to the extent they are caused by the accident:

(1) Bodily injuries the injured person sustained and their effect on his or her health according to their degree and probable duration;

(2) Physical pain and mental anguish suffered by the injured person in the past and may reasonably be expected to suffer in the future;

(3) Disfigurement or deformity suffered and any associated humiliation or embarrassment;

(4) Inconvenience caused in the past and any that probably will be caused in the future;

(5) Medical expenses incurred in the past and any that may be reasonably expected to occur in the future;

(6) Earnings lost by the injured person because of their inability to work at his or her calling; and

(7) Loss of earnings by the injured person and/or lessening of earning capacity that they may reasonably be expected to sustain in the future.

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