Virginia is one of the few states in the country that does not follow comparative negligence. Under that provision, a victim can be found to bear some responsibility for their accident. Under those conditions, they will be responsible for the percentage of the overall reward. Virginia does not subscribe to that theory and uses the more clear-cut contributory negligence standard. Under that standard, if the victim is found to bear any responsibility for the accident, they will not be entitled to collect any monetary reward for their injuries.