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.
There are more than 5 million vehicle accidents reported each year and almost 40,000 victims of those crashes do not survive. Approximately 1.5 million people suffer injuries in those accidents. Serious injuries can affect the driver, passengers in the vehicle, and even other people on…
The national statistics regarding car crashes are jarring. There are more than 38,000 victims who die in vehicle accidents every year. This comes out to 12 deaths for every 100,000 people. Car accidents are the leading cause of death for people who are between the…
One of the most frustrating things for a driver to deal with is sun glare. Sun glare is when the sunlight obstructs a vehicle’s windshield. This makes it very difficult for a driver to see anything on the road in front of them. And since…
While sore joints and aching muscles are common side effects of a grueling workout, more severe injuries can occur at the gym that result in not only physical pain, but financial, and personal damages as well. Unfortunately, bringing a suit against a person or business…
May is Motorcycle Safety Month, so it’s a good time to discuss why riders should always wear helmets. According to the national statistics, more than 5,000 people are killed each year in motorcycle accidents. Thousands more are seriously injured, and many of those victims are…
Surveillance cameras are becoming more and more predominant in our everyday lives. Most businesses have security cameras that record everything that happens inside and outside of their premises. Many homes also have doorbell cameras and surveillance systems that record any and all activity. Will da
When you see a doctor to get advice and treatment for a medical condition, the last thing you expect is to sustain additional injuries. Sadly, medical mistakes are incredibly common, and they cause injuries and death to hundreds of thousands of victims in the United…
Giving birth should be one of the most cherished moments of a person’s entire life. Sadly, many mothers throughout the United States, including here in the Commonwealth of Virginia, have unexpected complications during pregnancy or birth which result in death or injury to the baby…
On an average day, most of us use or come into contact with hundreds, if not thousands, of consumer products, many of them designed to make like easier. Unfortunately, however, an alarming large number of people are injured by dangerous or defective products around the…
Commercial truck accidents are statistically more severe in both deaths and personal injuries for many reasons, including the massive size and weight of these vehicles, especially when they are full of cargo. Victims who have been injured in a crash should contact a Virginia truck…
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there are more than 131 million emergency room visits each year in the United States. This translates to nearly 360,000 emergency department visits every single day. In fact, the emergency department at the University of Virginia…
When the new media reports on a single-car accident, the assumption is often that the driver must have done something to cause the crash and their personal injuries are their own fault. However, many of these crashes are caused by “miss and runs.” A miss…
