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.
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.
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.
Most pressure sores can be prevented with proper nursing care. Learn how these injuries develop, why they often signal neglect, and what families should know if a loved one develops bedsores in a nursing home.
A drunk driver may not be the only person legally responsible for a crash. Learn how Virginia's negligent entrustment doctrine can allow injured victims to pursue compensation from a vehicle owner who knowingly allowed an impaired or unsafe driver behind the wheel.
After a serious dog attack, proving liability often involves more than identifying the breed. Learn how prior behavior, dangerous dog laws, and negligence can affect a Virginia dog bite claim.
A spinal cord injury can require millions of dollars in lifetime medical care, rehabilitation, and lost income. Learn why insurers often challenge these high-value claims and how future damages are documented and proven.
Insurance adjusters may use delays, broad medical releases, and low settlement offers to reduce what they pay. Learn how Virginia law protects accident victims and what you can do when an insurer refuses to handle your claim fairly.
Wondering what happens during a personal injury deposition? Learn who attends, what questions are asked, and how careful preparation can help protect your claim and strengthen your case.
Self-driving trucks are beginning to operate on U.S. highways, raising new questions about liability after a crash. Learn how autonomous trucking technology could affect truck accident claims in Virginia and who may be responsible if an automated commercial vehicle causes serious injuries.
Parents often discover a baby product is dangerous only after children have already been injured. Learn what to do after a high chair or other children's product is recalled, how recalls work, and when a defective product may give rise to a product liability claim in Virginia.
Back pain after a car accident may signal a serious spinal injury, even if symptoms appear days later. Learn which warning signs to watch for, how these injuries affect personal injury claims, and what Virginia accident victims should know before accepting a settlement.
Rental moving truck accidents often involve questions about driver negligence, vehicle maintenance, and rental company responsibility. Learn how liability is determined under Virginia law.
