Since 1985, the lawyers with Shapiro, Washburn & Sharp have dedicated their practice to helping people in Virginia Beach, Norfolk, and surrounding areas with personal injury cases involving dangerous products, transportation accidents, and more.
When a child gets hurt on someone else's property, the way things are handled is often different than when an adult gets hurt. Virginia law acknowledges that children
After a crash, most people hope their case will settle quickly so they can move on. In many situations, that does happen. Insurance companies may agree to pay a fair
When you go to a doctor, hospital, or other medical provider, you expect to receive safe and proper care. Most of the time, that happens. Unfortunately, patients who experience negative
The legal concept of respondeat superior can play a critical role in truck accident cases, potentially allowing victims to pursue compensation from both the driver and the trucking company.
Mistakes in the emergency room, such as delayed treatment or misdiagnosis, can lead to serious harm. In some cases, these errors may rise to the level of medical malpractice.
Federal trucking regulations can play a critical role in truck accident claims, helping determine fault and liability. When drivers or companies violate these safety rules, it may strengthen an injured victim’s case and support a claim for compensation.
Slip and fall accidents can happen almost anywhere. A person might slip on a wet grocery store floor, trip over loose carpeting in a hotel hallway, or fall on a
You can often use mediation to settle your car accident claim. This is a meeting where both sides try to come to an agreement without going to court. However, problems
When you are in a car accident, your vehicle can suffer many types of damage. The damage may be small, serious, or very severe. Collision insurance helps pay for repairs
A red-light violation in Virginia can carry serious legal and financial consequences, especially if it leads to a crash. Here’s what drivers should know.
If your car accident insurance claim in Virginia has been denied, the insurer’s decision isn’t final. Learn why claims are rejected, what steps you can take next, and how you may be able to appeal or challenge the denial to pursue the compensation you deserve.
