Pedestrian Accident Claims in Virginia

Drivers must stop (not just yield) for a pedestrian crossing in the driver's lane or an adjacent lane approaching it at any clearly marked crosswalk, at an unmarked crossing at the end of a block that continues the sidewalk lines, or at any intersection where the speed limit is 35 mph or less; drivers may not pass a vehicle stopped for a pedestrian. Pedestrians at intersections have the right-of-way over turning vehicles. Pedestrians must not carelessly or maliciously interfere with traffic and should cross at intersections or marked crosswalks wherever possible, but crossing at an intersection without marked crosswalks or between intersections by the most direct route is not negligence as a matter of law, and police may not stop a pedestrian for violating this crossing rule.

For policies effective on or after January 1, 2025, an owner's policy must provide at least $50,000 for bodily injury or death of one person, $100,000 for bodily injury or death of two or more people in one accident, and $25,000 for property damage.

Two years after the cause of action accrues for every action for personal injuries, whatever the legal theory.