Articles tagged Virginia personal injury

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Can You Sue a Virginia City or County for an Injury? A New Ruling Shows Where the Line Is

August 7, 2026

Virginia cities and counties are often immune when their negligence hurts you, but not always. A new Supreme Court of Virginia ruling shows what separates a claim that survives from one that is barred.

You Signed a Waiver Before You Got Hurt in Virginia. Can You Still Sue?

July 25, 2026 · Virginia

In Virginia a pre-injury release for negligence is often void outright, and a new Court of Appeals ruling says a general waiver doesn’t cover the specific risk that actually hurt you. How Virginia, Maryland and D.C. differ.