Determining Fault After an Accident in Virginia: No-Fault vs. Fault-Based States

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Rodney Wagner
Rodney WagnerCar Insurance Expert

Posted on Jan 20, 2023

There are two types of states when it comes to automobile accidents: no-fault and fault-based. In a no-fault state, the driver's insurance company pays for their own damages, regardless of who is at fault in the accident. In a fault-based state, the driver's insurance company pays for damages only if they are not at fault in the accident.

Virginia is a fault-based state. This means that the driver's insurance company will only pay for damages if the driver is not at fault in the accident. If the driver is found to be at fault, their insurance company will not pay for any damages. It is important to know this when deciding which insurance company to purchase auto insurance from.

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