What Is Contributory Negligence in Virginia, and How Does It Affect Your Personal Injury Claim? - GibsonSingleton Virginia Injury Attorneys

BSPE Legal Marketing Podcast · Feb 10, 2026 · 6m

From GibsonSingleton Virginia Injury Attorneys - What Is Contributory Negligence in Virginia, and How Does It Affect Your Personal Injury Claim? explains Virginia’s strict contributory negligence rule and why even 1% fault can eliminate recovery in Gloucester County and across the Commonwealth. This episode walks through the building blocks of a personal injury claim, including negligence, duty of care, breach, proximate cause, and damages such as medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering.

You’ll hear how contributory negligence operates as an affirmative defense and how insurance…