VA personal injury case & accident info
Virginia has so many tourists and visitors each year, its courts have experienced an influx of cases related to negligence, car accidents and personal injury suits. Attorneys fighting about liability and where to place blame is commonplace.
Perhaps it was you who was hurt; maybe it was a relative or friend. Whatever happens during your Virginia journeys, if you need assistance for your personal injury case, Enjuris can offer guidance.
Virginia personal injury law: the basics
Virginia statutes online
This is where you’ll find the Code of Virginia. The website has details about how long you have to bring a case, monetary limits on personal injury cases (which are also known as damage caps), and other important information.
To read:
Virginia’s car accident statutes of limitation
In Virginia, you have two years to bring a personal injury and five years to bring a property damage claim. That means you have two years to file your paperwork with the court, not that your case has to be completed in that time frame.
Virginia’s Statute of Limitations
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Accidents & injuries in Virginia
Car accidents
View all articles- Guide to Virginia Car Accidents
- Car Accidents Caused by Driving Under the Influence in Virginia
- Guide to Bicycle Accidents in Virginia
- Guide to Virginia Hit-and-Run Accidents
- Pedestrian Accidents & Injury Claims in Virginia
- Virginia Auto Insurance Laws
- Virginia Boating Accidents & The Law
- Virginia Distracted Driving Laws & Accidents
- Virginia Guide to Bus Accidents
- Virginia Motorcycle Accident Guide
- Virginia Train Accidents and Legal Options for Recovery
Other vehicle accidents
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Accident worksheets
Your First Meeting with an Attorney
A worksheet to prepare for your first meeting with a personal injury attorney – what to bring, what they'll ask
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Documents & Evidence Checklist
Checklist of 30 items to help you prepare for making a personal injury or accident claim
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Personal Injury Attorney Interview Sheet
Worksheet with questions to ask a personal injury attorney to help determine if he or she will be a good fit for your case
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Damages/Expenses Worksheet
Damages worksheet to track expenses for your injury claim (medical treatment, property damage, lost wages, prescriptions)
Download in PDF format
Post-Accident Journal Form
Sample accident journal/diary to help you document the effect on your daily life
Download in PDF format
Accident Report Form
Sample post-accident report form to keep in your glove box - fill out at the scene or as soon as you can after a car accident
Download in PDF format
Hiring a lawyer in Virginia
The first meeting with a personal injury attorney is normally free of charge. (Note that other legal specialties, such as white collar crime law or family law, are different.) After that, lawyers work on a contingency basis, which means that they will receive a third of the eventual reward, plus whatever office expenses they incur along the way.
If your case proceeds to trial, that percentage could rise to 40% of the eventual reward or judgment. These numbers aren’t determined by law, so don’t be surprised if your lawyer suggests something else.
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What are the time limits for personal injury compensation claims?
Generally, from 1-6 years, most commonly 2 years, starting from the time you were injured. Read more
Read our complete guide to finding the right injury attorney for your case. Read insights from Enjuris attorneys and lawyers across the USA on when and why you need to hire a car accident attorney. Learn more
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Law libraries in Virginia
There are many issues you can solve without the help of an attorney. If you don’t know where to start, a law librarian can help you. They are usually legally trained, and they can help you both with texts or online research engines like LexisNexis or Westlaw.
- Virginia State Law Library
- Virginia Public Law Library Locations
- University of Virginia School of Law Arthur J. Morris Law Library
- George Mason University Antonin Scalia Law School Law Library
- City of Virginia Beach Law Library
- University of Richmond School of Law William Taylor Muse Law Library
- Walter T. McCarthy Law Library
- William & Mary Law School Wolf Law Library
- Regent University School of Law Regent Law Library
- Appalachian School of Law Library
- Washington & Lee School of Law Library
- Liberty University School of Law Ehrhorn Library