Virginia Car Accident Claims
Legal Options After a Car Accident in Virginia
Quick Facts
- Statute: 2 years.
- Fault Rule: Modified comparative negligence (51% bar).
- Minimum Coverage: $25,000 per person / $50,000 per accident / $20,000 property damage.
Key Facts for Virginia Accident Claims
Statute of Limitations
2 years.
Personal injury claims
Fault System
Modified comparative negligence (51% bar).
Comparative fault rules
Min. Liability Coverage
$25,000 per person / $50,000 per accident / $20,000 property damage.
State minimums
Uninsured Motorist
Must be offered unless rejected in writing.
Coverage status
Statute of Limitations in Virginia
Comparative Fault: Modified comparative negligence (51% bar). Minimum Liability Coverage: $25,000 per person / $50,000 per accident / $20,000 property damage. Uninsured Motorist: Must be offered unless rejected in writing.
Virginia's Fault System
Virginia applies a modified comparative negligence system with a 51% bar. Victims who are 51% or more at fault cannot recover damages. Accurate documentation of medical treatment, accident details, and witness testimony is essential to establish liability and maximize recovery under Virginia law.
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Insurance Requirements
Virginia drivers must carry minimum liability coverage of 25/50/20. Liability insurance protects other parties from bodily injury and property damage caused by your negligence. Insurers must offer uninsured motorist coverage unless rejected. UM coverage provides financial protection if the at-fault driver lacks sufficient insurance.
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