Common tactics in salon injury cases include arguing the injury was not that serious, claiming the scarring is barely visible, pointing to gaps in treatment to suggest you were not really in pain, arguing that your emotional distress is exaggerated, offering a settlement that covers medical bills but little or nothing for pain and suffering, and using before-and-after photos to argue the injury is not noticeable.

Who is responsible when you get injured at a salon in Virginia depends on what caused the injury. If it was caused by a hazard on the property, the salon is responsible under premises liability law. If it was caused by a stylist or employee, the salon is responsible under vicarious liability. If it was caused by a defective product, both the salon and the manufacturer may be responsible.

The fact that the other driver was unlicensed does not automatically bar your claim. But it does create complications you need to understand.

Uninsured motorist coverage is the only thing standing between you and financial loss if you are hit by a driver with no insurance.

Insurance companies in Virginia understand this rule and use it aggressively. If the accident details are unclear, an adjuster will look for any reason to assign you partial fault: you were distracted, not paying full attention, could have reacted faster, or were slightly over the speed limit. These arguments don’t need to be strong, just enough to create doubt and trigger contributory negligence, which can lead to a denial. In Virginia, even a small amount of fault is enough.