Best Truck Accident Lawyers in Richmond, VA (2026)
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Richmond sits on the I-95 corridor and is adjacent to I-64 connecting to the Port of Virginia in Norfolk. Virginia carries enormous Mid-Atlantic commercial truck traffic. CRITICAL Virginia Warning: VA is one of only four US jurisdictions still using strict contributory negligence — if you’re even 1% at fault, you recover NOTHING. Defense attorneys exploit this rule aggressively.
Our editorial team reviewed five Richmond-area law firms with significant truck accident practice histories — including Allen & Allen, which has practiced Virginia personal injury law since 1910.
Quick comparison
| Rank | Firm | Rating | Best for | Free consultation | Get quote |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Allen & Allen Best Overall | ★ 4.7 | 110+ years of Virginia PI practice (since 1910) | Yes | View details |
| 2 | Tronfeld West & Durrett | ★ 4.8 | Richmond injury law since 1972; Virginia Super Lawyers | Yes | View details |
| 3 | The Mottley Law Firm | ★ 4.9 | Virginia truck accident specialty practice | Yes | View details |
| 4 | Silverman Law Firm | ★ 4.7 | Super Lawyers-recognized PI practice (2015-2022) | Yes | View details |
| 5 | Cannella & O'Neal | ★ 4.9 | 40 years and 10,000+ cases in Virginia | Yes | View details |
Rankings are based on our published methodology. Compensation may be received when readers contact firms through this page; this does not influence rankings.
Methodology and editorial independence
We reviewed firms in Richmond based on the following publicly verifiable data only:
- Public court records — verified verdict and settlement reporting
- State Bar of Virginia — current license status, public disciplinary history
- Aggregated client reviews — minimum 4.5 rating with 50+ reviews on Google or Avvo
- Practice focus — must list truck accidents or commercial vehicle litigation
- Free consultation — must offer free initial case evaluation
- Time in practice — minimum 5 years operating in Virginia
Firms must meet ALL six criteria to be considered. We do NOT accept compensation in exchange for higher rankings. Read our full editorial policy for the complete disclosure.
Virginia truck accident law — key points
Virginia is a CONTRIBUTORY NEGLIGENCE state — 1% plaintiff fault = $0 recovery. 2-year SOL (Va. Code § 8.01-243). No compensatory damages cap. The “last clear chance” doctrine offers a narrow exception. See our Virginia state law breakdown.
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