The COVID-19 pandemic has changed just about every aspect of our lives, across the country and around the world. Many states have taken action to help stop the spread of the virus. Here in Virginia, Governor Ralph Northam has issued executive orders which shut down…
There are many different types of injuries victims can suffer in a car accident, however, some types are more common than others. Studies and statistics have concluded that more than fifty percent of all car accident victims suffer some type of facial injury. At Shapiro,…
The National Council on Aging estimates that 10 percent of Americans who are older than 60 have fallen victim to some form of abuse or exploitation. The council lists the types of mistreatment experienced by older people as including physical, sexual and financial abuse; involuntarily…
After a surprise rollout and more than a year of starts, stops and general confusion, dockless e-scooters will be fully legally available for rent and riding at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront by Summer 2020. As any public official, ER doctor and personal injury lawyer in…
In July 2019, the state of Virginia enacted a new car seat law that requires children to remain rear-facing in their car seats until age 2 or the minimum weight limit called for by the car seat manufacturer. This was in response to the recommendations…
Despite all the education, warnings, and laws passed banning using your cell phone while driving, countless numbers of drivers cause serious crashes each day because they just can’t put their phones away. Cell phone use while driving is so prevalent – and so dangerous –…
Many insurance companies now offer lower rates for customers who basically give up personal information by installing “telematic devices” that track and monitor how the customer drives. If the customer is a safe and defensive driver, they are rewarded with lower insurance bills. Telematic devices…
Leaving the house for only essential errands is the new norm for millions of Americans during the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak. And while a trip to the grocery store, or picking up food from a favorite restaurant is allowed, many people would rather not go out.…
The Covid-19 pandemic has placed an enormous amount of stress on our economy. This is no different for millions of small business owners around the country. On March 27, 2020, the $2 trillion CARES Act was signed into law, giving relief to individuals, small businesses,…
Congress just passed a Stimulus Package to inject around $2 trillion into the U.S. economy. President Trump is expected to sign it into effect later today. In order to help you understand what it means for you, your family, and your business, my colleague Daniel…
