For over twenty years, Mr. Sharp's law practice has focused on serious personal injury claims, including traumatic brain injury and spinal cord injury claims. He also handles nursing home neglect cases and medical malpractice claims.
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…
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,…
According to a report published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, front airbags have saved roughly 30,000 lives since they began being included as standard safety features in all passenger vehicles in 1998. Airbags are designed to protect vehicle occupants during accidents but t
Organ transplants and donations saved more than 22,000 lives across the United States in 2020. Regrettably, when doctors and medical facilities are less than diligent in their screening procedures, organ recipients are at an extremely elevated risk of serious or even fatal health complications. From
One of the most common car accident injuries is a concussion. In fact, vehicle accidents are the third most common cause of brain injuries each year in the United States. Although a concussion is referred to as a “mild” traumatic brain injury, it can be…
Car accident victims who lose a body part after a serious car accident often struggle to cope with the emotional and physical challenges that come with a life-changing injury. The loss of a limb involves a lengthy recovery period and ongoing medical treatment and care,…
April is designated as Distracted Driving Awareness Month. When it comes to distracted driving behaviors, most people think of activities such as texting, fiddling with the radio or GPS, or eating and drinking while driving. However, there is another form of distracted driving that you…
In the intricate dance between vehicles and cyclists on congested Virginia Beach streets, a peril lurks unsuspected: the dooring accident. It’s a scene too familiar for many cyclists: a car door swings open abruptly, leading to potentially catastrophic collisions. The consequences are dire — severe…
After being injured in an accident, it is critical to reach out to a reputable Portsmouth personal injury attorney who can help with your case. At Shapiro, Washburn & Sharp, initial consultations are always free and come with no obligation or risk to you. Most…
When you purchase a vehicle, the assumption many people make is that other than routine maintenance and repairs, that vehicle should be safe to operate. Otherwise, why would it be put on the market? Unfortunately, as our Virginia Beach product injury attorneys can attest to,…
