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.
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,…
Back injuries caused by car accidents typically require ongoing and expensive medical treatments and leave their victims facing years of chronic pain and limited mobility. This is because your back was not designed to withstand the force of a vehicle collision. If you have experienced…
A car accident, especially one that was not your fault, can be devastating. You could be badly injured, unable to work, and no longer have a viable mode of transportation all because of someone else’s carelessness. To recover financial compensation for your hospital bills, lost…
A letter of protection is a legally binding contract between you, your doctor, and your attorney. A letter of protection is an assurance that you will pay your medical bills once your claim is settled. Its objective is to help personal injury victims receive the…
Car accidents are traumatic events that can result in a wide range of injuries, many of which are immediately noticeable due to their visible and painful nature. However, some injuries are not as easily detected or may have delayed symptoms, earning them the moniker of…
In 2021, 461,478 civil cases were filed in U.S. district courts. Although there are a lot of important elements in a personal injury case, the credibility of the involved parties, while not often talked about, is crucial for many reasons. When injured victims and the…
