An experienced personal injury attorney with dual licensure in Virginia and North Carolina, Eric Washburn received a B.B.A. in Finance from James Madison University.
Spinal cord injuries have long been a source of devastating consequences. A groundbreaking development is now offering hope for those with spinal cord injuries: a combination of robotics and implant technology.
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.
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…
While there is much discussion about physical injuries from a car accident, there is not a lot of information about the emotional trauma that many people deal with when they have been in a crash.
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.
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 indivi
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.
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…
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…
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
A dog owner might not be held liable for a bite if it is determined that the victim was trespassing at the time of the incident or committing some other type of crime on the owner’s property.
