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.
Earlier this month, a single-vehicle crash in Fairfax County claimed the lives of two teenagers and sent a third to the hospital with serious injuries. Authorities were notified around 9:30 p.m. on January 10 about a crash that had occurred in the 7400 block of…
It is a sad but basic fact of life that motor vehicle accidents take place in Virginia and throughout the United States every single day. Virginia car accidents happen for lots of reasons, from mechanical failures to driver negligence, poor roadway design to unsafe driving…
One of the most disturbing types of personal injury cases our law firm handles is nursing home abuse lawsuits. It is devastating for a family to find out that the very people they entrusted the care of their elderly loved one to are responsible for…
Technology has long been an integral part of the automotive industry. Advancements in our understanding of science over the last century or so have paved the way for the mass production of lighter, more fuel-efficient, and of course, overall safer vehicles. In today’s world, however,…
There are a lot of factors that can cause a vehicle to flip onto its side or roll over. If you were involved in a Virginia rollover accident, an investigation will most likely be needed to determine the exact cause. Finding the right attorney to…
In order to maintain its vital economy, it is important for traffic to flow smoothly on Virginia’s streets and highways. This can present a real challenge in a state with over six million licensed drivers with an average one-way commute time of about half an…
Successfully overcoming an alleged fault finding in a car accident injury case can be the deciding factor into whether you recover financial restitution or not. If you were seriously injured in a car accident in Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Norfolk or elsewhere in Hampton Roads, and…
Most major automobile manufacturers are currently testing or producing autonomous vehicles, and, in the United States, many self-driving vehicles are already on our roadways. One recent study shows that, as of 2022, self-driving vehicles are being tested in 36 states. While most states have enacted…
It’s that time of year and many of us are busy making holiday plans. Amidst all the planning, we encourage you to make safety a primary concern. Accidents resulting in potentially serious personal injuries are common over the holiday season but taking a few simple…
In Virginia, a pedestrian is defined as anyone on foot or not operating a motor vehicle. This means that someone riding a skateboard, rollerblades, or even a scooter is viewed as a pedestrian. Bicycle riders can also be considered pedestrians, although they do have to…
As challenging as it is to quantify just how much the use of electronic devices impacts pedestrian safety, the somewhat meteoric rise in Virginia pedestrian accidents over the last several years would suggest they pose a very real threat to pedestrians and drivers alike. In…
Most people’s lives can get turned upside down by a personal injury that results from the negligent or intentional actions of another. When this happens, people may struggle to come to terms with their new lives, and even though they need help with the bills…
