Shapiro, Washburn & Sharp is excited to announce that Attorney Rick Shapiro will be a featured speaker in an upcoming Strafford live video webinar titled “Federal Employers Liability Act Litigation: Proving or Contesting Negligence, Key Evidence, Interplay With State Laws.” This informative event is scheduled…
If you are hurt in an accident and decide to pursue a personal injury claim, you may wonder if you should reveal your pre-existing medical conditions. You may have heard that insurance companies sometimes try to claim that any injuries related to a pre-existing condition…
Most people are aware that the law allows victims to sue for medical malpractice if they have suffered injury or illness because of the negligence of a medical provider or facility. Typically, when one thinks of malpractice, they often think of medical professionals such as…
The National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) estimates that 9,188 pedestrians died in traffic or non-traffic incidents in 2022. (Non-traffic incidents occur in driveways, parking lots, or other private property areas.) The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) notes that deaths from vehicle crashes with…
Although Halloween is a holiday often associated with children, costumes, and trick-or-treating, many adults also enjoy dressing up and going to Halloween parties and events. Costume parties, witch balls, and private house parties are held across Virginia and the United States. So why would Virginia…
There is no doubt that understaffing in nursing homes is a significant issue in Virginia and across the country. Not having enough staff often leads to abuse and neglect of residents. Incredibly, one major investigation found that regulators have allowed thousands of nursing homes nationwide…
Wrongful death claims arise when a person dies due to the negligence, recklessness, or intentional actions of another party. Virginia law allows survivors of victims whose death was caused by the negligent or reckless actions of another party or parties to pursue financial compensation. Some…
Currently, 24 states have legalized the recreational use of marijuana. Another 14 states now allow the drug for medical uses (requiring a medical card issued by the state). In 2021, the state of Virginia passed a law that allows adults to legally possess up to…
Charitable immunity is a legal doctrine that shields certain charitable organizations from liability in personal injury claims. To qualify for charitable immunity, an individual or organization must show that they were engaged in providing aid, shelter, emergency response, advice, or comfort at the time that…
As fun as riding a motorcycle can be, the truth is that there is a much higher risk of suffering a serious to fatal injury in a motorcycle accident than there is if you are in a vehicle. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety…
