Electric shock injuries can have devastating consequences, ranging from minor burns to severe neurological damage, cardiac arrest, and even death. These injuries often occur in workplaces, construction sites, homes, or public spaces due to faulty wiring, exposed electrical components, defective products, or unsafe working conditions.…
Even a car accident that happens at low speed can exert enough force to cause injury to occupants inside the vehicle. One of the most common types of personal injuries suffered in crashes is bone fractures. Many victims who suffer fractures face surgeries, months of…
Shapiro, Washburn & Sharp is excited to announce that Attorneys Rick Shapiro and Eric Washburn have been recognized as two of the top personal injury attorneys by CoVa Biz Magazine and Coastal Virginia Magazine. This prestigious honor underscores their dedication to excellence in representing individuals…
The issue of nursing home abuse first gained the public’s attention almost 50 years ago. Unfortunately, the incidents of nursing home abuse and neglect have continued to increase each year. As the elderly population increases each year, so too does the number of nursing home…
We have reached the top five civil justice stories of 2024. This is Part II of Legal Examiner’s annual compilation of the 10 most important civil cases of 2024, created by Virginia Beach, VA attorney-author Richard N. (Rick) Shapiro and his research assistants, a year-end compilation tradition…
Legal Examiner’s annual compilation of the 10 most important civil justice stories of the year was created by Virginia Beach, VA, attorney-author Richard N. (Rick) Shapiro and his research assistants, a Legal Examiner year-end tradition since 2012. Number 10 – Jury Orders Amazon to Pay…
When an individual sustains an injury in the workplace, their first recourse for compensation is typically through workers’ compensation insurance, which provides benefits regardless of fault (in most situations). However, there are circumstances in which a third-party claim may also be pursued in addition to…
Every year, children across the country rush to their Christmas trees as soon as their eyes open to see what Santa Claus brought them while they were sleeping. While adults may have long since learned that the holiday goes deeper than monetary gifts, for innocent…
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…
