Spinal cord injuries (SCI) have long been a source of devastating consequences, leaving millions of people with paralysis, loss of sensation, and a diminished quality of life. While advances in medical science have provided some solutions for managing these injuries, a groundbreaking development is now…
Nursing homes are meant to be places of care, comfort, and dignity for our elderly loved ones. However, as the population ages, more families discover that some nursing homes fail to meet these expectations. In some cases, residents are subjected to negligence or even abuse.…
A concussion is often considered a mild traumatic brain injury (TBI), but its consequences can be far more significant and long-lasting than many people realize. While some individuals recover from a concussion within days or weeks, for others, the symptoms persist for months or even…
Distracted driving continues to be a major cause of accidents, injuries, and fatalities on the road, making April an important month for bringing attention to this dangerous behavior. April is officially recognized as Distracted Driving Awareness Month, a time dedicated to educating the public about…
While every state has rules of the road that drivers are required to obey, many drivers feel some of these rules do not apply to them. Violating these traffic rules often leads to serious car accidents that leave victims suffering painful injuries. One of the…
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…
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…
Bakersfield, CA – On the afternoon of Friday, May 9, 2025, a single-vehicle collision along westbound Highway 178 near Mount Vernon Avenue resulted in the death of one person, according to KBAK. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) officers responded to reports of a serious crash…
Fresno, CA – On the early morning of Friday, May 9, 2025, a single-vehicle collision resulted in a fatality after the car caught fire upon impact, according to The Fresno Bee. The Fresno Police Department reports that the accident took place around 1:59 AM at…
Atwater, CA – On the night of Tuesday, May 6, 2025, a collision involving a big rig and a pickup truck camper resulted in one death and two injuries, according to KSEE. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) reports that the accident took place around 10:20…
