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.
People tend to underestimate slip and fall accidents until they happen to them or someone they love. The reality is sobering. A fact sheet from the National Floor Safety Institute
A pedal error crash unfolds in a heartbeat. A driver reaches for the brake, hits the accelerator instead, and a vehicle that should be slowing to a stop lurches forward
When a person is injured in an accident or incident caused by the negligent, reckless, or intentional actions of another party, Virginia law says they can file a personal injury
Workers' compensation may not be the only source of recovery after a serious electrical injury on the job. Learn when contractors, equipment manufacturers, property owners, or utilities may also be responsible.
Virginia law recognizes that a family's loss extends far beyond funeral costs and lost income. Learn who can pursue a wrongful death claim, which damages may be recovered, and the two-year deadline families need to know.
Not every Virginia personal injury lawsuit requires lengthy and expensive litigation. For claims of $50,000 or less, general district court can offer a faster path with fewer procedures and lower costs.
Railroad employees have different rights than most injured workers. Learn how FELA claims work, what railroad negligence can include, which injuries and occupational diseases are covered, and how long workers have to file.
Electronic logging data can reveal how long a commercial driver was behind the wheel before a serious crash. Learn how federal driving limits, required rest periods, and trucking company records can help establish negligence.
If you believe a medical error caused a serious injury, understanding how negligence is evaluated is an important first step. Learn how Virginia law, expert witnesses, and medical evidence shape malpractice claims.
Unsafe merging, blind-spot errors, and sudden lane changes can cause serious accidents. Discover what evidence can establish driver negligence and liability after a Virginia lane-change accident.
Health insurance reimbursement can significantly affect a personal injury recovery. Understanding ERISA, subrogation, and your plan's reimbursement provisions can help determine what an insurer is entitled to collect.
Medical bills tell only part of the story after a serious injury. Learn which factors can influence non-economic damages, what evidence helps support these claims, and how insurers evaluate their value.
