In Virginia, a tort means an omission or act that causes harm to you. Contributory negligence, on the other hand, stands for the proposition that someone must be without fault in order to make a recovery.If you have been hurt through no fault of your own, then you have the right to fight for compensation! Call 703-879-5910 for a free consultation! Our firm handles cases involving negligence and intentional torts. Negligence cases include car accidents, premises liability and product liability. 243. Personal action for injury to person or property generally; extension in actions for malpractice against health care provider. 15. Joint and Several Liability - Applies in tort actions with no comparative negligence being assessed between the joint tortfeasors. 16. There are some situations where Virginia tort law declares that a person may be held liable for damages regardless of fault. While negligence is a common basis for personal injury claims, Alexandria's tort law also recognizes strict liability in certain situations.