One Mistake Kills Your Claim: How Virginia's Contributory Negligence Rule Affects Injury Lawsuits

How the Virginia Contributory Negligence Rule Shapes Injury Claims

Virginia follows a strict contributory negligence rule, meaning you can be barred from recovering any damages if you are found even 1% at fault for your injury. This all-or-nothing standard can dramatically affect settlement negotiations and trial outcomes in car accidents, slip-and-falls, and other personal injury cases. This article explains how contributory negligence works in […]

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