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.
As age advances, the ability to navigate the complexities of driving can diminish, making elderly drivers more susceptible to fatal injuries in car accidents. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), elderly drivers face higher risks of fatal motor vehicle accidents than all…
Trying to put your life back together after a serious car accident can come with a wide variety of challenges, particularly if you sustained a spinal cord injury. Car accidents cause roughly 250,000 spinal cord injuries and 36.5% of all cases of paralysis every year.…
Emergency rooms (ERs) are vital hubs of medical care, providing critical services to patients in urgent need. However, due to the fast-paced and high-pressure nature of emergency medicine, errors can occur, sometimes with serious consequences. According to national statistics, approximately 10 perce
Dealing with uncooperative insurance adjusters after a car accident can be a frustrating and stressful experience for individuals seeking compensation for their injuries. Insurance adjusters are tasked with evaluating claims, negotiating settlements, and representing the interests of insurance compa
When a person is involved in a serious accident, they can suffer painful and debilitating injuries. Although these injuries may eventually heal, the victim may be left with disfiguring scars for the rest of their life. Under Virginia law, scarring and disfigurement injuries are recoverable…
Although most births in the United States take place without any complications or trauma, statistics published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show that one out of every 1,000 infants is born with some type of birth injury, including cerebral palsy and subdural…
Even the most minor surgery, successfully performed, is a stressful and scary event. Whether your operation is elective and has been scheduled for weeks or you are experiencing an emergency, you are depending on the surgeon and their team to perform the procedure without making…
Distracted driving is the leading cause of severe and deadly motor vehicle collisions in Virginia Beach and throughout the United States. You might strongly suspect that the other driver involved in the accident is to blame because they were distracted, but suspicion is not enough…
Accidents can lead to physical injuries, emotional trauma, and financial hardships. In many cases, Virginia law allows accident victims to pursue legal action for financial compensation for their losses. The amount of compensation awarded depends on various factors, and understanding these factors i
Serious car accidents often inflict physical, emotional, and financial difficulties on a person’s life usually due to exorbitant bills associated with their injuries. Whiplash is one of the most common car accident injuries, affecting about 65% of all accident victims. The symptoms that initially ac
In Virginia, those who own private and public roadways are responsible for their maintenance. If the entity or agency tasked with upkeeping a roadway fails to do so properly, they can be held liable for a car accident caused by a road defect. Pursuing financial…
When a car accident takes place in Virginia Beach, a car accident report, exchange of information form, or some other type of documentation will be filed by either one of the parties involved or the responding police officer. Although you are not legally required to…
