A sudden accident can turn a family’s world upside down. Imagine a case in which a husband and father of two is killed in a tragic highway crash caused by a distracted commercial truck driver. Suddenly, that man’s spouse and children are put in a…
Every year, millions of lives are impacted by traumatic brain injuries. Even head injuries classified as “mild” or moderate can have severe repercussions for your overall health. By and large, brain injuries are catastrophic in nature, and can arise from almost any type of accident,…
Drunk driving remains a significant threat to road safety across the United States. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), about 13,524 people died in drunk-driving crashes in 2022, accounting for about one-third of all traffic fatalities. On average, one alcohol-impaired driving fatality…
In Virginia, as in most U.S. states, drivers are generally allowed to make a right turn at a circular red light after coming to a complete stop—unless a sign prohibits it, such as a “No Turn on Red” sign. This rule helps keep traffic moving…
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…
