Virginia does not prohibit a person from filing a personal injury lawsuit on their own behalf without a lawyer. A person who does this is commonly referred to as a “pro se plaintiff.” With that said, an unrepresented plaintiff will be held to the same court rules, rules of evidence, and laws as a plaintiff who has the assistance of a lawyer. It can be very challenging to represent yourself in a personal injury lawsuit if you lack the necessary legal training and is therefore unadvisable.