We have reached the top five civil justice stories of 2020. This is Part II of Legal Examiner’s annual compilation of the 10 most important civil cases of 2020, created by Virginia Beach, VA attorney-author Richard N. (Rick) Shapiro and his research assistants, a year…
It is fair to say 2020 will be remembered as a historic year, primarily due to the devastation wrought by the Coronavirus Pandemic. However, there were other significant stories, especially in the realm of civil justice. Those stories comprise our top-10 list for 2020, including…
When a death is caused by the negligence of another, a wrongful death claim or lawsuit may be pursued on behalf of the survivors/beneficiaries of the deceased individual. Examples of incidents that could justify a wrongful death claim include: Defective or dangerous product Fatal assault,…
As we approach winter in Virginia, most motorcyclists have put their bikes away until spring. However, there are many people who may be in the market for a new bike and they often begin their vehicle search in the off-season. While the risks of serious…
As the song goes, “It’s the most wonderful time of the year.” Part of the magic for many families is decorating the inside and outside of their homes with festive holiday decorations and lights. But according to national statistics, between 2007 to 2016, more than…
When a victim is injured in an accident caused by the negligence or recklessness of another party, their Virginia Beach personal injury attorney can pursue a case on their behalf against that party in order to obtain financial compensation for the losses their injuries have…
It’s that time of year again, where millions of children all across the country will be making their lists for Santa of those special toys that they just absolutely can’t live without. This means that millions of parents will be on the hunt for those…
In York County, Virginia, a massive 75-car pileup happened on Interstate 64 on December 22, 2020. The accident caused injuries to fifty-one people. After an investigation, police determined the cause was black ice. The accident in York County is a recent example of the dangers…
Beovu (brolucizumab) is used to treat patients with wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a chronic eye disorder. AMD is the leading cause of vision loss for people 50 years and older and it may cause a person to struggle reading fine print and have dark…
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A recent study from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute a division of the National Institute of Health found that a blood test could prevent an acute heart transplant rejection. A heart transplant is an operation in which a diseased, failing heart is replaced…
