Negligence laws in Virginia
Most personal injury and car accident claims in the Commonwealth of Virginia are based on theories of negligence. In order to prevail in court, plaintiffs must establish that the defendant owed a duty of care, but failed to act with the level of care that an ordinarily prudent person would have exercised under the same circumstances. If, for instance, the defendant ignored a stop sign, was texting while driving, or going over the speed limit, this may be construed as negligence.
In order to prevail, you must also prove that your injuries would not have occurred but for these negligent actions, and that you sustained significant damages (both economic and non-economic) as a result.
Proving that a defendant breached their duty or acted negligently is no easy task. Expert witnesses are often called upon to establish negligence in lawsuits involving defective products and medical devices. Our Poquoson personal injury lawyers have access to respected experts who can help bolster the validity of your claim and prove the far-reaching effects of your injuries.