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.
Most drivers think of distracted driving as texting while driving or eating while merging onto the highway. And those activities are real problems. But there is another form of distraction
It might seem normal to post updates online after a car accident. You could tell your friends what happened, let them know you're okay, or talk about how
After a car accident that doesn’t seem particularly serious, most people try to move on quickly. You might feel sore or shaken, but if nothing is bleeding or looks
Every April, Distracted Driving Awareness Month puts a spotlight on a problem that never really goes away. Safety groups, law enforcement, and legal professionals all use this time to advance
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
