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Roanoke Car Accident Attorney John P. Fishwick Jr. Explains Distracted Driving Accident Claims Under Virginia Law
Distracted driving is a major cause of serious crashes in Roanoke, resulting in injuries and financial losses for drivers through no fault of their own.
Distracted driving involves visual, manual, and cognitive distractions that divert attention from safe vehicle operation.
Virginia law prohibits holding handheld communication devices while driving, and violating this law can be used as evidence of negligence in accident claims.
Virginia enforces a strict contributory negligence rule where even 1% fault can prevent a person from receiving compensation.