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…
A bill is currently winding its way through the federal legislative process. The Mail Traffic Deaths Reporting Act of 2024 was passed by the U.S. House of Representatives in May and is currently being considered in the U.S. Senate. If passed, the bill will require…
According to data collected by the National Safety Council (NSC), approximately 45,000 people are killed in traffic accidents each year. This means that more than 120 people die each day – and more than 120 families lose a loved one in fatal crashes. Many of…
Children play hard, and it is impossible for parents to prevent the injuries that are likely to occur due to their rough-and-tumble behavior. While many of these may be minor bumps, bruises, or scratches, it is important to be alert for the signs of something…
Our Virginia Beach car accident attorneys understand that most parents believe they are often better drivers when they have their children in the car with them. After all, children are our most precious cargo, and we do all we can as parents to protect them.…
Summer has arrived, which means that many residents and visitors to the Virginia Beach area will be enjoying water activities, including canoeing, fishing, jet skiing, and water skiing, or just relaxing on the deck of a pontoon boat. Unfortunately, this also means that there will…
When a person is injured in a car accident and files a claim against the other driver’s insurance company, the insurance adjuster assigned to the case usually contacts the victim to interview them about the accident. They are trained to also attempt to get the…
In 2022, one vehicle collision took place in Virginia every 4 minutes and 20 seconds. If your accident resulted solely in vehicle damage and no personal injuries, you might manage the claim independently to cover repair costs. However, if you sustained serious injuries, multiple insurance…
Everyone knows they should avoid texting and driving. Focusing on a smartphone screen rather than the road is a recipe for disaster and may lead to serious accidents. This commonsense principle has led Virginia to pass a law forcing drivers to only use hands-free devices…
Speeding is a common traffic violation in Virginia, Across the state, speed limits fluctuate based on the area and the type of roadway. While most speeding violations result in a standard traffic citation, exceeding the speed limit significantly can escalate the offense to reckless driving,…
