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Crosswalk Law: Moderate
Filing Deadline: 2 years
Fatality Rate: 1.5 per 100k
2 years
Statute of Limitations
130+
Annual Fatalities
1.5 per 100k
Death Rate
$0
Upfront Cost

Virginia Crosswalk Laws

Moderate Pedestrian Protections

Pedestrians have right-of-way in crosswalks. Drivers must yield.

Right-of-Way Rules

Pedestrians must yield outside crosswalks. Contributory negligence complicates claims.

Virginia Pedestrian Accident Laws

Statute of Limitations: 2 years

In Virginia, you have 2 years from the date of your pedestrian accident to file a lawsuit.

Fault System: Contributory negligence (pure)

Virginia follows pure contributory negligence. If you're found even 1% at fault, you may recover nothing. You need an experienced attorney.

Minimum Insurance

Virginia requires minimum coverage of $30,000/$60,000/$20,000. These minimums often aren't enough for serious pedestrian injuries.

Dangerous Areas in Virginia

Virginia Beach Boulevard
Richmond Broad Street
Route 1 corridor

What Makes Virginia Unique

  • Pure contributory negligence - any fault bars recovery
  • Northern Virginia high traffic density

Cities We Serve in Virginia

Virginia Beach
VA
Norfolk
VA
Chesapeake
VA
Richmond
VA

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