05/01/2026
Spring construction season is officially underway across Virginia, and with it comes a predictable spike in work zone collisions.
These cases present unique challenges. Liability often extends beyond the drivers involved to contractors, subcontractors, VDOT, equipment operators, and signage companies. Determining who failed to follow Federal Highway Administration MUTCD standards or Virginia work zone safety regulations frequently requires early investigation, scene documentation, and expert analysis before evidence disappears with the next phase of construction.
For attorneys whose practice does not focus on personal injury, work zone cases can be particularly complex to evaluate. Questions of comparative negligence, sovereign immunity considerations when government entities are involved, and overlapping insurance policies between contractors and motorists often come into play.
At Emroch & Kilduff, our team has handled work zone injury and wrongful death cases throughout Virginia, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Washington D.C. for decades. We welcome referrals and co-counsel arrangements, and we are always glad to discuss the merits of a potential case with a colleague.
If you have a client who has been injured in a work zone crash, or if you would like to talk through a fact pattern, we are happy to connect.
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