Accident types

  • Car Accident

    Car crashes in Virginia Beach and Norfolk play out under one of the strictest fault rules in the country, since contributory negligence can block a driver who was even slightly…

  • Truck Accident

    Container traffic from the port terminals in Norfolk and Portsmouth shares I-64, I-264 and I-464 with commuters. Truck cases can involve the carrier, the chassis owner and…

  • Motorcycle Accident

    Virginia's helmet statute, § 46.2-910, applies to every operator and passenger. Riders hurt by left-turning drivers on Shore Drive or Virginia Beach Boulevard still face…

  • Pedestrian Accident

    Summer crowds at the Oceanfront and wide roads like Independence Boulevard put walkers at risk. Section 46.2-924 requires drivers to stop for people crossing in marked crosswalks…

  • Bicycle Accident

    Shore Drive, the Oceanfront and the trails near First Landing draw cyclists year-round. Under § 46.2-839, a driver overtaking a bike has to leave three feet or more and can't cut…

  • Rideshare Accident

    Virginia sets TNC insurance in § 46.2-2099.52, with $1 million in primary liability coverage from acceptance of a ride to its end. Oceanfront hotels, Town Center and the airport…

  • Wrongful Death

    After a fatal crash, Virginia's statute lets the personal representative pursue damages for the family, including sorrow and lost income under § 8.01-52, and the beneficiaries…