What should you know about rideshare accidents in Virginia?
Rideshare traffic concentrates at Washington Dulles and Reagan National airports, Arlington and Alexandria nightlife, and Richmond's Scott's Addition and downtown..
Virginia tip: Screenshot your trip and the driver's details — they help establish which insurer is responsible.
Who may be responsible for a rideshare accident in Virginia?
Responsibility may fall on the rideshare driver, the other driver, or the rideshare company's insurance, depending on the facts. In Virginia, that can include the rideshare driver, the rideshare company's insurer, another driver — depending on who caused the crash.
Under Virginia's contributory negligence rule, an insurer may try to deny a rideshare accident claim by pointing to even a small mistake on your part. Read Virginia car accident laws for the full rule.
How long do you have to file a rideshare accident claim in Virginia?
Generally two years for a lawsuit, counted from the date of the rideshare accident. Claims involving Virginia cities, counties or transit agencies can require written notice much sooner.