Q: I was rear-ended but was driving below the speed limit at the time. Will that limit my chances at recovering costs from
the other driver?
A: Virginia still applies a contributory negligence standard to personal injury cases. These types of defenses by the insurance companies are very fact and case specific. You should contact an experienced personal injury attorney to discuss your claim. Feel free to contact my office if I can be of further assistance. Thanks. Mike.
A: The information you provided is insufficient to answer your question. More details about the circumstances are needed. If you suffered injury, would benefit from a consultation with an experienced injury attorney. Most of us offer free consultations.
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