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Truck claims
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Virginia is one of the few states retaining pure contributory negligence — even 1% of fault on your part can completely bar recovery. Skilled legal representation is essential.
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Virginia has a 2-year deadline. Evidence disappears in days.
2 years
Two years from the date of injury under Va. Code § 8.01-243.
Pure contributory negligence
Virginia is one of the few states retaining pure contributory negligence — even 1% of fault on your part can completely bar recovery. Skilled legal representation is essential.
Maximum recovery
Total damages in medical malpractice capped under Va. Code § 8.01-581.15. Punitive damages capped at $350,000.
Pre-suit notice
Notice to the Commonwealth or transportation district under the Virginia Tort Claims Act required within one year.
Va. Code § 8.01-243
Cite this statute when documenting your claim. Your attorney will work from this authority.
State practice
I-95, I-81, I-66, and I-64 carry heavy freight. Port of Virginia and Northern Virginia logistics generate substantial commercial traffic.
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