Virginia is one of the few states left in the country that recognizes the doctrine of contributory negligence. Most other states have some form of "comparative negligence." The doctrine of comparative negligence provides for the finder of fact (the judge or a jury) to measure the negligence of each party and consider that in arriving at a verdict. READ MORE Contributory Negligence: It's All or Nothing By Nathan J D Veldhuis 07/26/2019
Virginia is one of the few states left in the country that recognizes the doctrine of contributory negligence. Most other states have some form of "comparative negligence." The doctrine of comparative negligence provides for the finder of fact (the judge or a jury) to measure the negligence of each party and consider that in arriving at a verdict. READ MORE
