Accident and injury law encompasses medical malpractice, automobile accidents, slip and fall injuries, product liability, workers' compensation, even dog bites. State courts handle these sorts of claims, each a little differently. Virginia courts, for example, have ruled that comparative negligence by a plaintiff won't bar recovery from common carriers (such as buses and airplanes) if a safety code was violated. Injury law is a dynamic practice area that changes with the changing tide of public opinion. Click a link below to learn more about Virginia accident and injury laws and where to go for more information.
