In almost all cases, the statute of limitations for personal injury in Virginia is two years from the day the incident occurred. This statute applies to accidents, including slips and
Whether you are traveling for business or pleasure, staying at a hotel is supposed to be an enjoyable experience. Regrettably, accidents and injuries can sometimes occur.
This section offers legal and safety guidance for Virginia families — from home safety and child protection to liability issues that can arise around the house or in the neighborhood. We share tips for preventing accidents and keeping your family safe from hidden risks.
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The combination of increased alcohol consumption and a surge of pedestrians, often vulnerable children, poses a significant risk for accidents on Halloween. Understanding these risks and taking proactive measures is paramount to ensuring everyone stays safe.
Our transportation coverage examines how traffic laws, infrastructure, and driver behavior affect accident rates in the region. We report on car, truck, motorcycle, bicycle, and pedestrian accidents, highlighting prevention, accountability, and legal recourse for victims. From distracted driving laws to highway safety initiatives, our goal is to make local roads safer for all who travel them.
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Hampton Roads, Virginia (encompassing the areas of Hampton, Newport News, Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Suffolk, and Portsmouth, VA) continues to face challenges in traffic safety.
Richard N. Shapiro (Rick) is a personal injury trial attorney, American inventor, and international award-winning fiction author. One of his co-authored legal treatises was published in the American Jurisprudence “Trials” Law Encyclopedia.
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An experienced personal injury attorney with dual licensure in Virginia and North Carolina, Eric Washburn received a B.B.A. in Finance from James Madison University.
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For over twenty years, Mr. Sharp's law practice has focused on serious personal injury claims, including traumatic brain injury and spinal cord injury claims. He also handles nursing home neglect cases and medical malpractice claims.
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Andrew Stover limits his law practice exclusively to personal injury law. Andrew is a member of the American Association for Justice, the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association, and the Virginia Beach Bar Association.
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