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 the month of October winds down and we enter November, the inevitability of winter’s arrival looms large. Winter snow opens up a variety of fun activities, but it can also pose serious practical problems. Icy roads and blinding snow can make driving much more…
According to statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), more than 10,000 people are killed each year in car crashes caused by speeding. Statistics reveal more than 400 of those victims are killed right here in Virginia. At Shapiro, Washburn & Sharp, each…
Every motorcycle accident is different because there are unique circumstances involved. However, several types of injuries are more common than others among riders hurt in motorcycle accidents. These injuries underscore the importance of seeing a doctor and talking to a Virginia motorcycle accident
Car accidents are so common today, that the majority of them do not even make the local news anymore. But as any car accident victim can attest, the impact injuries from the crash can have on your life can be overwhelming. If you have been…
When a person goes to the hospital, whether in an emergency medical situation or scheduled medical care, the expectation is that they will receive quality and professional care to help them heal. What they don’t expect is that due to the negligence of a medical…
When a victim suffers a personal injury caused by another party, they may face a mountain of financial issues, including medical expenses, loss of wages from being unable to work, and other losses and expenses due to their injuries. In many cases, such as car…
Whether you are a construction worker by trade or you just like to putter around your home, you may want to check out your tools to make sure the nail gun you have is not one of the almost 16,000 nail guns recently recalled. The…
Losing a limb has an impact on every aspect of a person’s life. When that loss occurs due to the negligence of another party or parties, the loss can be devastating. Under Virginia law, when a victim suffers an injury and subsequent losses, they may…
According to national statistics, almost 50 percent of all fatal vehicle accidents occur at night, yet only 25 percent of all vehicle travel takes place during the nighttime hours. This means your chances of being injured or killed in a car accident dramatically increase once…
The very thing that the majority of motorcyclists love about riding is the very thing that makes riding the most dangerous – the freedom of being part of the open road. Unlike other types of vehicles that offer protection to occupants if they are struck…
Normally, as a pedestrian, you should not be worried about risking an injury if you do not cross the street except at a crosswalk. However, motorists often do not pay attention to or fail to come to a stop in crosswalks, resulting in serious accidents…
The Virginia Board of Medicine is the state agency that has oversight responsibility for physicians and other medical professionals who practice medicine in the state. The agency is responsible for enforcing regulations, licensing, and other administrative tasks. It is the Board of Medicine that has
