Shapiro, Washburn & Sharp is a personal injury/medical malpractice law firm representing victims in Virginia and North Carolina. We specialize in cases involving individuals who have suffered physical or emotional harm due to the negligence or wrongful actions of others. Personal injury cases encompass many situations, and our law firm is dedicated to helping injured parties seek compensation for their losses.
Here’s an overview of the kinds of cases our personal injury attorneys handle:
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Car Accidents
Our firm often handles cases involving car accidents, which can result in injuries ranging from minor to severe. These cases may include driver negligence, such as speeding, distracted driving, or impaired driving.
Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcycle accidents can lead to devastating injuries. Our attorneys represent injured motorcyclists and their passengers, advocating for their rights and pursuing compensation.
Truck Accidents
Collisions with commercial trucks can have catastrophic consequences. We have successfully represented numerous clients injured in truck accidents caused by driver fatigue, improper maintenance, or overloaded trucks.
Bicycle and Pedestrian Accidents
Our firm also represents cyclists and pedestrians injured in motor vehicle accidents. These cases often involve driver negligence and can result in severe injuries.
Slip and Fall Accidents
Slip and fall accidents occur when individuals are injured due to hazardous conditions on someone else’s property. These conditions include slippery floors, uneven surfaces, inadequate lighting, or poorly maintained premises.
Premises Liability
In addition to slip and fall accidents, our personal injury law firm also handles premises liability cases involving injuries on someone else’s property. This can include injuries from dog bites, inadequate security, or unsafe conditions.
Medical Malpractice
Medical malpractice cases involve injuries or harm caused by negligence by healthcare professionals, such as doctors, nurses, surgeons, or hospitals. These cases may include misdiagnosis, surgical errors, medication mistakes, or failure to provide appropriate medical care.
Product Liability
Shapiro, Washburn & Sharp has successfully litigated product liability cases in which injuries result from defective or dangerous products. These can include defective automobiles, medications, or other dangerous products.
Wrongful Death
Wrongful death claims arise when a person’s death is caused by someone else’s negligence or wrongful actions. Our personal injury attorneys can help surviving family members seek compensation for their loss, including funeral expenses and loss of financial support.
Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect
Cases involving nursing home abuse and neglect can be complex, but our personal injury attorneys have extensive experience advocating for the rights of elderly residents who have suffered physical, emotional, or financial harm in care facilities.
Boating and Maritime Accidents
For individuals injured in accidents on the water, our firm can handle cases involving boating and maritime accidents. This may include collisions, drowning incidents, or injuries caused by negligence on watercraft.
Call Our Personal Injury Law Firm for Legal Assistance
While the pre-suit phase focuses on negotiation and settlement, the lawsuit phase involves formal litigation and court proceedings. Both stages have advantages and disadvantages, and the appropriate approach depends on the case’s circumstances. Both phases require the expertise of a skilled Virginia Beach personal injury attorney to obtain the best possible outcome.
Contact Shapiro, Washburn & Sharp to schedule a free and confidential case evaluation to find out your legal options. Our firm is dedicated to getting clients the financial compensation they deserve for their losses, like the $930,000 insurance settlement our firm obtained for one client who suffered multiple injuries when another driver failed to yield at an intersection and attempted to take a left turn.
For your convenience, we have offices in Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Hampton, and Portsmouth.
