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Who is Liable When a Roadway Defect Causes a Virginia Beach Car Accident?

In Virginia, those who own private and public roadways are responsible for their maintenance. If the entity or agency tasked with upkeeping a roadway fails to do so properly, they can be held liable for a car accident caused by a road defect. Pursuing financial…

By Eric Washburn

/ 20 Nov 2023

Who is Liable When a Roadway Defect Causes a Virginia Beach Car Accident?

How Do I Get a Copy of My Virginia Beach Car Accident Report?

When a car accident takes place in Virginia Beach, a car accident report, exchange of information form, or some other type of documentation will be filed by either one of the parties involved or the responding police officer. Although you are not legally required to…

By Eric Washburn

/ 13 Nov 2023

How Do I Get a Copy of My Virginia Beach Car Accident Report?

Burn Injuries and Car Accidents: Causes, Types, and Damages

When you think of a serious car accident, burn injuries are probably not the first thing that springs to mind. Unfortunately, burn injuries caused by car accidents can cause serious damage and they happen more often than most people realize. A report published by the…

By Richard Shapiro

/ 7 Nov 2023

Burn Injuries and Car Accidents: Causes, Types, and Damages

Should My First Call After a Virginia Beach Car Accident be to an Attorney or the Insurance Company?

Following a serious Virginia Beach car accident, most victims contact their auto insurance company before they even think about contacting a personal injury attorney. While it is still possible for them to recover financial compensation for their injuries and other damages, the information they prov

By Richard Shapiro

/ 23 Oct 2023

Should My First Call After a Virginia Beach Car Accident be to an Attorney or the Insurance Company?

What is a Never Event?

As their name implies, a never event is a medical event that is never supposed to happen. The most egregious of patient safety violations, never events are measurable and identifiable, result in serious disability or death, and are usually avoidable. They often highlight a systemic…

By Kevin D. Sharp

/ 17 Oct 2023

Rick Shapiro Selected as a 2023 President’s Award Winner by the National Board of Trial Advocacy

The personal injury law firm of Shapiro, Washburn & Sharp is proud to announce that Richard N. (Rick) Shapiro has been selected as a recipient of the National Board of Trial Advocacy (NBTA) 2023 President’s Award. Although many nominations were submitted from across the country,…

By Richard Shapiro

/ 12 Oct 2023

Rick Shapiro Selected as a 2023 President’s Award Winner by the National Board of Trial Advocacy

Virginia Personal Injury Cases and the Reasonable Person Standard

In personal injury cases, the “reasonable person standard” is used to establish if negligence occurred and whether or not that negligence was related to the accident and subsequent damages. Successfully proving that negligence existed using this standard can be challenging without experienced legal

By Richard Shapiro

/ 9 Oct 2023

Virginia Personal Injury Cases and the Reasonable Person Standard

Understanding the Burden of Proof in a Virginia Personal Injury Case

Most of us have seen a dramatic movie scene where an attorney utters the phrase “beyond a reasonable doubt”. Although this is a valid standard of proof, it does not apply to every single case. What is the burden of proof in a Virginia civil…

By Kevin D. Sharp

/ 3 Oct 2023

Understanding the Burden of Proof in a Virginia Personal Injury Case

Liability and Compensation in Trip, Slip-and-Fall Accidents

Trip, slip-and-fall accidents are unexpected and often lead to injuries that can be debilitating, painful, and even life-altering. If you or a family member were injured in a Virginiatrip, slip-and-fall accident, it is important to know the laws regarding liability and the potential avenues for…

By Richard Shapiro

/ 25 Sep 2023

Liability and Compensation in Trip, Slip-and-Fall Accidents

Can a Witness Refuse to Testify in a Virginia Car Accident Case?

If your car accident case winds up going to court, you might need eyewitnesses to give testimony regarding what happened. If your witness is credible, their statement could bolster the strength of your claim, but what if your witness doesn’t want to go to court?…

By Kevin D. Sharp

/ 19 Sep 2023

Can a Witness Refuse to Testify in a Virginia Car Accident Case?

Medical Negligence: Legal Recourse for C-Section Injuries

The birth of a child is a momentous occasion in a family’s life. It should be filled with joy and anticipation. In modern obstetrics, cesarean sections, more generally known as C-sections, are an essential method of surgical delivery that is meant to be performed with…

By Richard Shapiro

/ 11 Sep 2023

Medical Negligence: Legal Recourse for C-Section Injuries

Punitive Damages in Virginia Personal Injury Cases

Although not commonly awarded, punitive damages can be a vital part of a personal injury case. Unlike economic and non-economic damages, punitive damages are intended to punish defendants for certain wanton, willful, or deliberate acts. They are not available in every single personal injury case,…

By Kevin D. Sharp

/ 5 Sep 2023

Punitive Damages in Virginia Personal Injury Cases