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.
Rental moving truck accidents often involve questions about driver negligence, vehicle maintenance, and rental company responsibility. Learn how liability is determined under Virginia law.
A bowel perforation during surgery can lead to infection, sepsis, additional procedures, and life-threatening complications. Understanding when this serious surgical injury may be the result of medical malpractice is critical for patients and their families.
A breathing tube mistake during surgery or emergency care can deprive the brain of oxygen in just minutes. Learn how intubation errors, anesthesia complications, and inadequate patient monitoring can lead to brain damage, wrongful death, and medical malpractice claims.
When multiple drivers, companies, or other parties contribute to a crash, determining liability becomes more complex. Learn how Virginia's joint and several liability laws affect car accident claims, settlements, and compensation for injured victims.
Virginia bicycle accident cases often hinge on traffic laws, driver negligence, and contributory negligence rules. Learn the key bicycle laws that apply to cyclists and motorists, and how they can affect liability and compensation after a crash.
Can you sue after a car accident if you weren't wearing a seat belt? This guide explains Virginia seat belt laws, how they affect personal injury claims, and why injured victims may still be entitled to full compensation.
New Joint Commission data shows hospital patient falls reached an all-time high in 2024. Learn why these injuries continue to rise, what reporting changes are coming in 2027, and when a preventable hospital fall may support a medical malpractice claim.
Anesthesia errors can lead to devastating injuries, including brain damage, paralysis, and death. Learn how these mistakes happen, when they may constitute medical malpractice, and what Virginia patients and families should know after a preventable anesthesia injury.
Summer travel, tourist traffic, teen drivers, and distracted driving all contribute to a seasonal rise in serious crashes across Virginia roads. Understanding the risks behind these dangerous summer months can help drivers make safer choices and better protect themselves and their families.
Heavy holiday travel, alcohol use, fatigue, distracted driving, and congested roads all contribute to a sharp rise in serious crashes over Memorial Day weekend. For many Virginia drivers, the unofficial start of summer also marks one of the most dangerous times to be on the road.
Crosswalks help keep pedestrians and bikers safe while crossing the road. But sometimes you're in a hurry. You come to the crosswalk. The sign indicates that you should
