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I, c. 88.","full_text":"A\n\nAny person who takes from a person who has sustained a personal injury a signed written statement or voice recording of any statement relative to such injury shall deliver to such injured person a copy of such written statement forthwith or a verified typed transcription of such recording within 30 days from the date such statement was given or recording made, when and if the statement or recording is transcribed or in all cases when requested by the injured person or his attorney.B\n\nUnless otherwise ordered for good cause shown, when one party to a civil proceeding subpoenas documents, the subpoenaing party, upon receipt of the subpoenaed documents, shall, if requested in writing, provide true and full copies of the same to any other party or to the attorney for any other party, provided the other party or attorney for the other party pays the reasonable cost of copying or reproducing the subpoenaed documents. This provision does not apply where the subpoenaed documents are returnable to and maintained by the clerk of court in which the action is pending.C\n\nAfter he gives written notice that he represents an injured person, an attorney, or an individual injured in a motor vehicle accident if he is not represented by counsel, may, prior to the filing of a civil action for personal injuries sustained as a result of a motor vehicle accident, request in writing that the insurer disclose (i) the limits of liability of any motor vehicle liability or any personal injury liability insurance policy that may be applicable to the claim and (ii) the physical address, if known, of the alleged tortfeasor who is insured by the insurer, if not previously reported to the requesting party. The requesting party shall provide the insurer with the date of the motor vehicle accident, the name and last known address of the alleged tortfeasor if it has been reported to the requesting party, a copy of the accident report, if any, and the claim number, if available. The insurer shall provide the alleged tortfeasor’s physical address within 30 days of the receipt of the request. When requesting the limits of liability, the requesting party shall also submit to the insurer the injured person’s medical records, medical bills, and wage-loss documentation, if applicable, pertaining to the claimed injury. If (a) the total of the medical bills and wage losses submitted equals or exceeds $12,500 or (b) regardless of the amount of losses, the alleged tortfeasor was charged with an offense under § 18.2-51.4, 18.2-266, 18.2-266.1, 18.2-268.3, or 46.2-341.24 and the injured person’s injuries arose from the same incident that resulted in such charge, the insurer shall respond in writing within 30 days of receipt of the request and shall disclose the limits of liability at the time of the accident of all such policies, regardless of whether the insurer contests the applicability of the policy to the injured person’s claim, and the insured’s address. Disclosure of the policy limits under this section shall not constitute an admission that the alleged injury or damage is subject to the policy. Information concerning the insurance policy is not by reason of disclosure pursuant to this subsection admissible as evidence at trial.D\n\nAfter he gives written notice that he represents the personal representative of the estate of a decedent who died as a result of a motor vehicle accident, an attorney, or the personal representative of the estate of the decedent who died as a result of a motor vehicle accident if he is not represented by counsel, may, prior to the filing of a civil action for wrongful death as a result of a motor vehicle accident, request in writing that the insurer disclose (i) the limits of liability of any motor vehicle liability insurance policy or any personal injury liability insurance policy that may be applicable to the claim and (ii) the physical address, if known, of the alleged tortfeasor who is insured by the insurer, if not previously reported to the requesting party. The requesting party shall provide the insurer with the date of the motor vehicle accident, the name and last known address of the alleged tortfeasor if it has been reported to the requesting party, a copy of the accident report, if any, and the claim number, if available. The insurer shall provide the alleged tortfeasor’s physical address within 30 days of the receipt of the request. When requesting the limits of liability, the requesting party shall submit to the insurer the death certificate of the decedent; the certificate of qualification of the personal representative of the decedent’s estate; the names and relationships of the statutory beneficiaries of the decedent; medical bills, if any, supporting a claim for damages under subdivision 3 of § 8.01-52; and, if at the time the request is made a claim for damages under clause (i) of subdivision 2 of § 8.01-52 is anticipated, a description of the source, amount, and payment history of the claimed income loss for each beneficiary. The insurer shall respond in writing within 30 days of receipt of the request and shall disclose the limits of liability at the time of the accident of all such policies, regardless of whether the insurer contests the applicability of the policy to the personal representative’s claim, and the insured’s address. Disclosure of the policy limits under this section shall not constitute an admission that the alleged death or other damage is subject to the policy. Information concerning the insurance policy is not by reason of disclosure pursuant to this subsection admissible as evidence at trial.E\n\nFor purposes of subsections C and D, if the alleged tortfeasor has insurance coverage from a self-insured locality for a motor vehicle accident, as described in this section, and the locality is authorized by the alleged tortfeasor to accept service of process on behalf of the alleged tortfeasor and agrees to do so, the locality, in its discretion and instead of disclosing the alleged tortfeasor’s home address, may disclose the insured’s work address and the name and address of the person who shall accept service of process on behalf of the alleged tortfeasor. If the locality makes such a disclosure, the locality shall not be required to disclose the alleged tortfeasor’s home address.F\n\nAs used in subsections C and D, “insurer” does not include the insurance agency or the insurance agent representing the alleged tortfeasor as the authorized representative or agent with respect to the alleged tortfeasor’s motor vehicle insurance policy.","order_by":null,"text":{"0":{"id":232329,"text":"Any person who takes from a person who has sustained a personal injury a signed written statement or voice recording of any statement relative to such injury shall deliver to such injured person a copy of such written statement forthwith or a verified typed transcription of such recording within 30 days from the date such statement was given or recording made, when and if the statement or recording is transcribed or in all cases when requested by the injured person or his attorney.","type":"section","prefixes":["A"],"prefix":"A","entire_prefix":"A","prefix_anchor":"A","level":1,"next_prefix":"B"},"1":{"id":232330,"text":"Unless otherwise ordered for good cause shown, when one party to a civil proceeding subpoenas documents, the subpoenaing party, upon receipt of the subpoenaed documents, shall, if requested in writing, provide true and full copies of the same to any other party or to the attorney for any other party, provided the other party or attorney for the other party pays the reasonable cost of copying or reproducing the subpoenaed documents. This provision does not apply where the subpoenaed documents are returnable to and maintained by the clerk of court in which the action is pending.","type":"section","prefixes":["B"],"prefix":"B","entire_prefix":"B","prefix_anchor":"B","level":1,"prior_prefix":"A","next_prefix":"C"},"2":{"id":232331,"text":"After he gives written notice that he represents an injured person, an attorney, or an individual injured in a motor vehicle accident if he is not represented by counsel, may, prior to the filing of a civil action for personal injuries sustained as a result of a motor vehicle accident, request in writing that the insurer disclose (i) the limits of liability of any motor vehicle liability or any personal injury liability insurance policy that may be applicable to the claim and (ii) the physical address, if known, of the alleged tortfeasor who is insured by the insurer, if not previously reported to the requesting party. The requesting party shall provide the insurer with the date of the motor vehicle accident, the name and last known address of the alleged tortfeasor if it has been reported to the requesting party, a copy of the accident report, if any, and the claim number, if available. The insurer shall provide the alleged tortfeasor’s physical address within 30 days of the receipt of the request. When requesting the limits of liability, the requesting party shall also submit to the insurer the injured person’s medical records, medical bills, and wage-loss documentation, if applicable, pertaining to the claimed injury. If (a) the total of the medical bills and wage losses submitted equals or exceeds $12,500 or (b) regardless of the amount of losses, the alleged tortfeasor was charged with an offense under § 18.2-51.4, 18.2-266, 18.2-266.1, 18.2-268.3, or 46.2-341.24 and the injured person’s injuries arose from the same incident that resulted in such charge, the insurer shall respond in writing within 30 days of receipt of the request and shall disclose the limits of liability at the time of the accident of all such policies, regardless of whether the insurer contests the applicability of the policy to the injured person’s claim, and the insured’s address. Disclosure of the policy limits under this section shall not constitute an admission that the alleged injury or damage is subject to the policy. Information concerning the insurance policy is not by reason of disclosure pursuant to this subsection admissible as evidence at trial.","type":"section","prefixes":["C"],"prefix":"C","entire_prefix":"C","prefix_anchor":"C","level":1,"prior_prefix":"B","next_prefix":"D"},"3":{"id":232332,"text":"After he gives written notice that he represents the personal representative of the estate of a decedent who died as a result of a motor vehicle accident, an attorney, or the personal representative of the estate of the decedent who died as a result of a motor vehicle accident if he is not represented by counsel, may, prior to the filing of a civil action for wrongful death as a result of a motor vehicle accident, request in writing that the insurer disclose (i) the limits of liability of any motor vehicle liability insurance policy or any personal injury liability insurance policy that may be applicable to the claim and (ii) the physical address, if known, of the alleged tortfeasor who is insured by the insurer, if not previously reported to the requesting party. The requesting party shall provide the insurer with the date of the motor vehicle accident, the name and last known address of the alleged tortfeasor if it has been reported to the requesting party, a copy of the accident report, if any, and the claim number, if available. The insurer shall provide the alleged tortfeasor’s physical address within 30 days of the receipt of the request. When requesting the limits of liability, the requesting party shall submit to the insurer the death certificate of the decedent; the certificate of qualification of the personal representative of the decedent’s estate; the names and relationships of the statutory beneficiaries of the decedent; medical bills, if any, supporting a claim for damages under subdivision 3 of § 8.01-52; and, if at the time the request is made a claim for damages under clause (i) of subdivision 2 of § 8.01-52 is anticipated, a description of the source, amount, and payment history of the claimed income loss for each beneficiary. The insurer shall respond in writing within 30 days of receipt of the request and shall disclose the limits of liability at the time of the accident of all such policies, regardless of whether the insurer contests the applicability of the policy to the personal representative’s claim, and the insured’s address. Disclosure of the policy limits under this section shall not constitute an admission that the alleged death or other damage is subject to the policy. Information concerning the insurance policy is not by reason of disclosure pursuant to this subsection admissible as evidence at trial.","type":"section","prefixes":["D"],"prefix":"D","entire_prefix":"D","prefix_anchor":"D","level":1,"prior_prefix":"C","next_prefix":"E"},"4":{"id":232333,"text":"For purposes of subsections C and D, if the alleged tortfeasor has insurance coverage from a self-insured locality for a motor vehicle accident, as described in this section, and the locality is authorized by the alleged tortfeasor to accept service of process on behalf of the alleged tortfeasor and agrees to do so, the locality, in its discretion and instead of disclosing the alleged tortfeasor’s home address, may disclose the insured’s work address and the name and address of the person who shall accept service of process on behalf of the alleged tortfeasor. If the locality makes such a disclosure, the locality shall not be required to disclose the alleged tortfeasor’s home address.","type":"section","prefixes":["E"],"prefix":"E","entire_prefix":"E","prefix_anchor":"E","level":1,"prior_prefix":"D","next_prefix":"F"},"5":{"id":232334,"text":"As used in subsections C and D, “insurer” does not include the insurance agency or the insurance agent representing the alleged tortfeasor as the authorized representative or agent with respect to the alleged tortfeasor’s motor vehicle insurance policy.","type":"section","prefixes":["F"],"prefix":"F","entire_prefix":"F","prefix_anchor":"F","level":1,"prior_prefix":"E"}},"ancestry":[{"id":14188,"edition_id":1,"name":"Miscellaneous Provisions","identifier":"9","label":"article","depth":3,"order_by":1,"parent_id":12870,"metadata":{},"date_created":"2026-06-26 03:47:11","date_modified":"2026-06-26 03:47:11","permalink":{"id":277631,"object_type":"structure","relational_id":14188,"identifier":"9","token":"8.01\/14\/9","url":"\/8.01\/14\/9\/","edition_id":1,"permalink":0,"preferred":1}},{"id":12870,"edition_id":1,"name":"Evidence","identifier":"14","label":"chapter","depth":2,"order_by":1,"parent_id":12747,"metadata":{},"date_created":"2026-06-26 03:43:57","date_modified":"2026-06-26 03:43:57","permalink":{"id":277357,"object_type":"structure","relational_id":12870,"identifier":"14","token":"8.01\/14","url":"\/8.01\/14\/","edition_id":1,"permalink":0,"preferred":1}},{"id":12747,"edition_id":1,"name":"Civil Remedies and Procedure","identifier":"8.01","label":"title","depth":1,"order_by":1,"parent_id":null,"metadata":{},"date_created":"2026-06-26 03:43:51","date_modified":"2026-06-26 03:43:51","permalink":{"id":277029,"object_type":"structure","relational_id":12747,"identifier":"8.01","token":"8.01","url":"\/8.01\/","edition_id":1,"permalink":0,"preferred":1}}],"structure_contents":[{"id":63768,"structure_id":14188,"section_number":"8.01-417","catch_line":"Copies of written statements or transcriptions of verbal statements by injured person to be delivered to him; 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The record of this law\u2019s original creation isn\u2019t available online. It has been modified 9 times. Those modifications are cataloged by \u201cThe Acts of Assembly,\u201d a state publication, by year and chapter. Those modifications that can be read on the General Assembly\u2019s website will be linked accordingly. Those modifications are as follows: in 1954, chapter 390; in 1977, chapter 617; in 2004, chapter 345<\/a>; in 2005, chapter 211<\/a>; in 2008, chapter 819<\/a>; in 2010, chapters 354<\/a> and 435<\/a>; in 2015, chapter 711<\/a>; in 2016, chapters 241<\/a> and 267<\/a>; in 2018, chapter 479<\/a>.<\/p>","references":[{"id":79755,"section_number":"46.2-1409","catch_line":"Peer-to-peer insurance coverage","order_by":null,"url":"\/46.2-1409\/"}],"refers_to":[{"id":67410,"section_number":"18.2-266","catch_line":"Driving motor vehicle, engine, etc., while intoxicated, etc","order_by":null,"url":"\/18.2-266\/"},{"id":63203,"section_number":"18.2-266.1","catch_line":"Persons under age 21 driving after illegally consuming alcohol; penalty","order_by":null,"url":"\/18.2-266.1\/"},{"id":54870,"section_number":"18.2-268.3","catch_line":"Refusal of tests; penalties; procedures","order_by":null,"url":"\/18.2-268.3\/"},{"id":54708,"section_number":"18.2-51.4","catch_line":"Maiming, etc., of another resulting from driving while intoxicated","order_by":null,"url":"\/18.2-51.4\/"},{"id":67312,"section_number":"46.2-341.24","catch_line":"Driving a commercial motor vehicle while intoxicated, etc","order_by":null,"url":"\/46.2-341.24\/"},{"id":66764,"section_number":"8.01-52","catch_line":"Amount of damages","order_by":null,"url":"\/8.01-52\/"}],"permalink":{"id":277633,"object_type":"law","relational_id":63768,"identifier":"8.01-417","token":"8.01\/14\/9\/8.01-417","url":"\/8.01-417\/","edition_id":1,"permalink":0,"preferred":1},"url":"\/8.01-417\/","token":"8.01\/14\/9\/8.01-417","dublin_core":{"Title":"Copies of written statements or transcriptions of verbal statements by injured person to be delivered to him; copies of subpoenaed documents to be provided to other party; disclosure of insurance policy limits","Type":"Text","Format":"text\/html","Identifier":"\u00a7 8.01-417","Relation":"Code of Virginia"},"html":"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

A.<\/span> Any person<\/span> who takes from a person<\/span> who has sustained a personal injury a signed written statement or voice recording of any statement relative to such injury shall deliver to such injured person<\/span> a copy of such written statement forthwith or a verified typed transcription of such recording within 30 days from the date such statement was given or recording made, when and if the statement or recording is transcribed or in all cases when requested by the injured person<\/span> or his attorney. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

B.<\/span> Unless otherwise ordered for good cause shown, when one party<\/span> to a civil proceeding subpoenas<\/span> documents, the subpoenaing party<\/span>, upon receipt of the subpoenaed documents, shall, if requested in writing, provide true and full copies of the same to any other party<\/span> or to the attorney for any other party<\/span>, provided the other party<\/span> or attorney for the other party<\/span> pays the reasonable cost of copying or reproducing the subpoenaed documents. This provision does not apply where the subpoenaed documents are returnable to and maintained by the clerk of court<\/span> in which the action<\/span> is pending. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

C.<\/span> After he gives written notice that he represents an injured person<\/span>, an attorney, or an individual injured in a motor vehicle accident if he is not represented by counsel<\/span>, may, prior to the filing of a civil action<\/span> for personal injuries sustained as a result of a motor vehicle accident, request in writing that the insurer disclose (i) the limits of liability of any motor vehicle liability or any personal injury liability insurance policy that may be applicable to the claim and (ii) the physical address, if known, of the alleged tortfeasor who is insured by the insurer, if not previously reported to the requesting party<\/span>. The requesting party<\/span> shall provide the insurer with the date of the motor vehicle accident, the name and last known address of the alleged tortfeasor if it has been reported to the requesting party<\/span>, a copy of the accident report, if any, and the claim number, if available. The insurer shall provide the alleged tortfeasor’s physical address within 30 days of the receipt of the request. When requesting the limits of liability, the requesting party<\/span> shall also submit to the insurer the injured person<\/span>’s medical records, medical bills, and wage-loss documentation, if applicable, pertaining to the claimed injury. If (a) the total of the medical bills and wage losses submitted equals or exceeds $12,500 or (b) regardless of the amount of losses, the alleged tortfeasor was charged with an offense<\/span> under § 18.2-51.4<\/a>, 18.2-266<\/a>, 18.2-266.1<\/a>, 18.2-268.3<\/a>, or 46.2-341.24<\/a> and the injured person<\/span>’s injuries arose from the same incident that resulted in such charge, the insurer shall respond in writing within 30 days of receipt of the request and shall disclose the limits of liability at the time of the accident of all such policies, regardless of whether the insurer contests the applicability of the policy to the injured person<\/span>’s claim, and the insured’s address. Disclosure of the policy limits under this section shall not constitute an admission that the alleged injury or damage is subject to the policy. Information concerning the insurance policy is not by reason of disclosure pursuant to this subsection admissible<\/span> as evidence<\/span> at trial<\/span>. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

D.<\/span> After he gives written notice that he represents the personal representative of the estate of a decedent who died as a result of a motor vehicle accident, an attorney, or the personal representative of the estate of the decedent who died as a result of a motor vehicle accident if he is not represented by counsel<\/span>, may, prior to the filing of a civil action<\/span> for wrongful death as a result of a motor vehicle accident, request in writing that the insurer disclose (i) the limits of liability of any motor vehicle liability insurance policy or any personal injury liability insurance policy that may be applicable to the claim and (ii) the physical address, if known, of the alleged tortfeasor who is insured by the insurer, if not previously reported to the requesting party<\/span>. The requesting party<\/span> shall provide the insurer with the date of the motor vehicle accident, the name and last known address of the alleged tortfeasor if it has been reported to the requesting party<\/span>, a copy of the accident report, if any, and the claim number, if available. The insurer shall provide the alleged tortfeasor’s physical address within 30 days of the receipt of the request. When requesting the limits of liability, the requesting party<\/span> shall submit to the insurer the death certificate of the decedent; the certificate of qualification of the personal representative of the decedent’s estate; the names and relationships of the statutory beneficiaries of the decedent; medical bills, if any, supporting a claim for damages<\/span> under subdivision 3 of § 8.01-52<\/a>; and, if at the time the request is made a claim for damages<\/span> under clause (i) of subdivision 2 of § 8.01-52<\/a> is anticipated, a description of the source, amount, and payment history of the claimed income loss for each beneficiary. The insurer shall respond in writing within 30 days of receipt of the request and shall disclose the limits of liability at the time of the accident of all such policies, regardless of whether the insurer contests the applicability of the policy to the personal representative’s claim, and the insured’s address. Disclosure of the policy limits under this section shall not constitute an admission that the alleged death or other damage is subject to the policy. Information concerning the insurance policy is not by reason of disclosure pursuant to this subsection admissible<\/span> as evidence<\/span> at trial<\/span>. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

E.<\/span> For purposes of subsections C and D, if the alleged tortfeasor has insurance coverage from a self-insured locality for a motor vehicle accident, as described in this section, and the locality is authorized by the alleged tortfeasor to accept service of process<\/span> on behalf of the alleged tortfeasor and agrees to do so, the locality, in its discretion and instead of disclosing the alleged tortfeasor’s home address, may disclose the insured’s work address and the name and address of the person<\/span> who shall accept service of process<\/span> on behalf of the alleged tortfeasor. If the locality makes such a disclosure, the locality shall not be required to disclose the alleged tortfeasor’s home address. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

F.<\/span> As used in subsections C and D, “insurer” does not include the insurance agency or the insurance agent representing the alleged tortfeasor as the authorized representative or agent with respect to the alleged tortfeasor’s motor vehicle insurance policy. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>","plain_text":" CODE OF VIRGINIA\n\nCOPIES OF WRITTEN STATEMENTS OR TRANSCRIPTIONS OF VERBAL STATEMENTS BY INJURED\nPERSON TO BE DELIVERED TO HIM; COPIES OF SUBPOENAED DOCUMENTS TO BE PROVIDED TO\nOTHER PARTY; DISCLOSURE OF INSURANCE POLICY LIMITS (\u00a7 8.01-417)\n\nA. Any person who takes from a person who has sustained a personal injury a\nsigned written statement or voice recording of any statement relative to such\ninjury shall deliver to such injured person a copy of such written statement\nforthwith or a verified typed transcription of such recording within 30 days\nfrom the date such statement was given or recording made, when and if the\nstatement or recording is transcribed or in all cases when requested by the\ninjured person or his attorney.\n\nB. Unless otherwise ordered for good cause shown, when one party to a civil\nproceeding subpoenas documents, the subpoenaing party, upon receipt of the\nsubpoenaed documents, shall, if requested in writing, provide true and full\ncopies of the same to any other party or to the attorney for any other party,\nprovided the other party or attorney for the other party pays the reasonable\ncost of copying or reproducing the subpoenaed documents. This provision does not\napply where the subpoenaed documents are returnable to and maintained by the\nclerk of court in which the action is pending.\n\nC. After he gives written notice that he represents an injured person, an\nattorney, or an individual injured in a motor vehicle accident if he is not\nrepresented by counsel, may, prior to the filing of a civil action for personal\ninjuries sustained as a result of a motor vehicle accident, request in writing\nthat the insurer disclose (i) the limits of liability of any motor vehicle\nliability or any personal injury liability insurance policy that may be\napplicable to the claim and (ii) the physical address, if known, of the alleged\ntortfeasor who is insured by the insurer, if not previously reported to the\nrequesting party. The requesting party shall provide the insurer with the date\nof the motor vehicle accident, the name and last known address of the alleged\ntortfeasor if it has been reported to the requesting party, a copy of the\naccident report, if any, and the claim number, if available. The insurer shall\nprovide the alleged tortfeasor’s physical address within 30 days of the\nreceipt of the request. When requesting the limits of liability, the requesting\nparty shall also submit to the insurer the injured person’s medical\nrecords, medical bills, and wage-loss documentation, if applicable, pertaining\nto the claimed injury. If (a) the total of the medical bills and wage losses\nsubmitted equals or exceeds $12,500 or (b) regardless of the amount of losses,\nthe alleged tortfeasor was charged with an offense under § 18.2-51.4,\n18.2-266, 18.2-266.1, 18.2-268.3, or 46.2-341.24 and the injured person’s\ninjuries arose from the same incident that resulted in such charge, the insurer\nshall respond in writing within 30 days of receipt of the request and shall\ndisclose the limits of liability at the time of the accident of all such\npolicies, regardless of whether the insurer contests the applicability of the\npolicy to the injured person’s claim, and the insured’s address.\nDisclosure of the policy limits under this section shall not constitute an\nadmission that the alleged injury or damage is subject to the policy.\nInformation concerning the insurance policy is not by reason of disclosure\npursuant to this subsection admissible as evidence at trial.\n\nD. After he gives written notice that he represents the personal representative\nof the estate of a decedent who died as a result of a motor vehicle accident, an\nattorney, or the personal representative of the estate of the decedent who died\nas a result of a motor vehicle accident if he is not represented by counsel,\nmay, prior to the filing of a civil action for wrongful death as a result of a\nmotor vehicle accident, request in writing that the insurer disclose (i) the\nlimits of liability of any motor vehicle liability insurance policy or any\npersonal injury liability insurance policy that may be applicable to the claim\nand (ii) the physical address, if known, of the alleged tortfeasor who is\ninsured by the insurer, if not previously reported to the requesting party. The\nrequesting party shall provide the insurer with the date of the motor vehicle\naccident, the name and last known address of the alleged tortfeasor if it has\nbeen reported to the requesting party, a copy of the accident report, if any,\nand the claim number, if available. The insurer shall provide the alleged\ntortfeasor’s physical address within 30 days of the receipt of the\nrequest. When requesting the limits of liability, the requesting party shall\nsubmit to the insurer the death certificate of the decedent; the certificate of\nqualification of the personal representative of the decedent’s estate; the\nnames and relationships of the statutory beneficiaries of the decedent; medical\nbills, if any, supporting a claim for damages under subdivision 3 of §\n8.01-52; and, if at the time the request is made a claim for damages under\nclause (i) of subdivision 2 of § 8.01-52 is anticipated, a description of\nthe source, amount, and payment history of the claimed income loss for each\nbeneficiary. The insurer shall respond in writing within 30 days of receipt of\nthe request and shall disclose the limits of liability at the time of the\naccident of all such policies, regardless of whether the insurer contests the\napplicability of the policy to the personal representative’s claim, and\nthe insured’s address. Disclosure of the policy limits under this section\nshall not constitute an admission that the alleged death or other damage is\nsubject to the policy. Information concerning the insurance policy is not by\nreason of disclosure pursuant to this subsection admissible as evidence at\ntrial.\n\nE. For purposes of subsections C and D, if the alleged tortfeasor has insurance\ncoverage from a self-insured locality for a motor vehicle accident, as described\nin this section, and the locality is authorized by the alleged tortfeasor to\naccept service of process on behalf of the alleged tortfeasor and agrees to do\nso, the locality, in its discretion and instead of disclosing the alleged\ntortfeasor’s home address, may disclose the insured’s work address\nand the name and address of the person who shall accept service of process on\nbehalf of the alleged tortfeasor. If the locality makes such a disclosure, the\nlocality shall not be required to disclose the alleged tortfeasor’s home\naddress.\n\nF. As used in subsections C and D, “insurer” does not include the\ninsurance agency or the insurance agent representing the alleged tortfeasor as\nthe authorized representative or agent with respect to the alleged\ntortfeasor’s motor vehicle insurance policy.\n\nHISTORY: Code 1950, \u00a7 8-628.2; 1954, c. 390; 1977, c. 617; 2004, c. 345; 2005,\nc. 211; 2008, c. 819; 2010, cc. 354, 435; 2015, c. 711; 2016, cc. 241, 267;\n2018, c. 479; 2021, Sp. Sess. I, c. 88.","edition":{"id":1,"name":"2025","slug":"2025","date_created":"2026-06-21 22:39:22","date_modified":"2026-06-21 22:39:22","current":1,"order_by":1,"last_import":null}}