In 2023, a total of 3,449 railroad employees were injured or sick while working on the railroad, according to the National Safety Council (NSC). Seven employees died that year. These numbers show a decrease in railroad worker injuries and deaths. According to data from the…
Even a car accident that happens at low speed can exert enough force to cause injury to occupants inside the vehicle. One of the most common types of personal injuries suffered in crashes is bone fractures. Many victims who suffer fractures face surgeries, months of…
Shapiro, Washburn & Sharp is excited to announce that Attorneys Rick Shapiro and Eric Washburn have been recognized as two of the top personal injury attorneys by CoVa Biz Magazine and Coastal Virginia Magazine. This prestigious honor underscores their dedication to excellence in representing individuals…
The issue of nursing home abuse first gained the public’s attention almost 50 years ago. Unfortunately, the incidents of nursing home abuse and neglect have continued to increase each year. As the elderly population increases each year, so too does the number of nursing home…
At Shapiro, Washburn & Sharp, our Virginia Beach personal injury lawyers solely focus on representing accident victims. In fact, our firm’s slogan is, “All we do is injury law.” Many of our clients have similar questions about how the personal injury legal process works. The…
While there is much discussion about physical injuries from a car accident, there is not a lot of information about the emotional trauma that many people deal with when they have been in a crash. Many people who have been in car accidents – especially…
While many rear-end collisions result in only minor annoyances for the parties involved, quite a few result in serious injury due to the impact of one vehicle slamming into the back of the other. The quick and sharp jerking motion of a vehicle’s occupant’s neck…
Palmdale, CA – On the late evening of Tuesday, March 18, 2025, a fatal single-vehicle accident occurred near East Avenue K and 120th Street East, according to CHP Fatal. The California Highway Patrol reports that the crash took place around 11:16 PM when a white…
Martinsville, IN – Brittany Fortinberry, a 31-year-old former substitute teacher for Martinsville Schools in Indiana, is now confronting additional charges related to the alleged sexual abuse of several students. The case has taken a disturbing turn as more survivors have come forward, revealing shocking details…
Grass Valley, CA – On the afternoon of Thursday, March 20, 2025, a crash near a construction zone involving a car and a Caltrans truck left two people hospitalized, according to FOX40. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) reports that the accident took place around 4:00…
