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What is Virginia contributory negligence?
A: Contributory negligence is a form of law in which an injured party may not have contributed to their injuries in any way in order to recover compensation for those damages. Virginia is one of 3 states and the District of Columbia that still follows contributory negligence laws.
Where most states observe comparative negligence, in which each party may be found to be at fault for a certain percent of the damages, with contributory negligence you must be 100% innocent of causing the accident to recover any damages at all. This means that even a 1% degree of fault will render you ineligible to collect damages from the other party who was 99% responsible for your accident.
Proving fault in a state with contributory negligence can be extremely difficult and frustrating without the help of an experienced Fairfax personal injury attorney. You will need solid evidence to show that the other party was completely negligent in their actions and caused the accident that resulted in your injury.
Contacting a Fairfax Personal Injury Attorney
You don't have to deal with insurance companies and hospitals alone when you're looking to file a Virginia personal injury claim. Fairfax personal injury attorney Ben Glass fights to help victims in the Virginia and D.C. areas settle their personal injury claims.
If you have a question for Ben, you can submit it confidentially online atJustAskBenGlass.com
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- I never once felt stressed during the process of pursuing the case, only confidence and a shared sense of being on the right side. You and your staff are truly remarkable.
- As a personal injury attorney and medical malpractice attorney in Virginia, I do not know a more ethical,professional,and aggressive when appropriate attorney in Northern Virginia.
- Ben Glass is a rare breed, he is an ethical lawyer with impressive integrity.
- I found Ben while searching for info on car insurance. He had done some videos with an insurance agent in Virginia that were really helpful when purchasing my first policy (can't be under mom and dad's forever!).
- I commend Mr. Glass for his excellent communications skills. Even a novice can understand his succinct, first-person narrative writing style.
Latest News
- Posted on 10/21/2011Ben Named “Washington DC Best Lawyers Personal Injury Litigation Lawyer of the Year”!
- Posted on 9/27/2011Dumfries, Virginia Car Accident Book Now Available for Download
- Posted on 5/30/2011Ottaway School Accident Raises Questions About Responsibility
- Posted on 5/10/2011Fairfax Attorney Announces No Fee For Kids - Challenges Other Lawyers to Join
- Posted on 3/23/2011Fairfax Circuit Court Judge Reverses Jury Verdict in Fall Into Open Manhole