Va. Code Ann. § 34-28.1 :
Personal injury and wrongful death actions exempt; exceptions
Except for liens created under Article 7.1 (� 8.01-66.2 et seq.) of Title 8.01, Article 5 (� 54.1-3932 et seq.) of Title 54.1, and Chapter 19 (� 63.2-1900 et seq.) of Title 63.2, all causes of action for personal injury or wrongful death and the proceeds derived from court award or settlement shall be exempt from creditor process against the injured person or statutory beneficiary as defined in Article 5 (� 8.01-50 et seq.) of Title 8.01. It shall not be required that a householder designate any property exempt under this section in a deed in order to secure such exemption. The provisions of this section shall not be construed to affect any voluntary assignment of the proceeds or anticipated proceeds of a personal injury or wrongful death award or settlement as permitted by � 8.01-26.
Last Amended: 2003
2003
Acts 1990, c. 942; Acts 1991, c. 256; Acts 1993, c. 150; Acts 1994, c. 35; Acts 2003, c. 929; Acts 2003, c. 942.