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What Documents Are Important in My Virginia Personal Injury Case?

No matter how obvious it may seem who was responsible for your accident and subsequent injuries, a personal injury case is only as strong as its evidence. Regardless of how severe your injuries are, you will have to present ample documentation if you hope to…

By Eric Washburn

/ 3 May 2023

What Documents Are Important in My Virginia Personal Injury Case?

Motorcycle Helmet Safety Tips

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…

By Kevin D. Sharp

/ 27 Apr 2023

What Do I Do With My Dashcam Footage After a Virginia Car Accident?

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

By Kevin D. Sharp

/ 25 Apr 2023

What Do I Do With My Dashcam Footage After a Virginia Car Accident?

Motorcycles and Virginia Insurance Laws

Just like anyone else who drives a vehicle in the state of Virginia, motorcycle riders have a minimum amount of liability insurance they are required to carry. The reason for insurance minimums is to help hold anyone who operates a motor vehicle financially liable for…

By Eric Washburn

/ 17 Apr 2023

Safety Tips for Motorcycle Drivers

Spring has arrived and that means Virginia’s roads will soon be filling up with motorcycle lovers. As any seasoned motorcyclist can attest, driving a motorcycle is much different than driving a car. If you are considering purchasing a bike, the following are some motorcycle safety…

By Eric Washburn

/ 14 Apr 2023

$2.23 Million Wrongful Death/Medical Malpractice Verdict (Delayed Diagnosis of Hospital Sepsis)

Attorneys Rick Shapiro and Eric Washburn recently secured a wrongful death/medical malpractice jury verdict of $2.23 million against Bon Secours Surgical Specialists, Bon Secours DePaul Hospital, and one of its former surgeons, for medical negligence for the estate of Robyn Stead, who died from mult

By Richard Shapiro

/ 13 Apr 2023

$2.23 Million Wrongful Death/Medical Malpractice Verdict (Delayed Diagnosis of Hospital Sepsis)

Most Common Types of Virginia Bicycle Accidents

Virginia is festooned with several hundred miles of roadways, biking trails, parks, and bike paths for cyclists to enjoy. Unfortunately, there are many different ways in which a cyclist can be injured, and while unusual accidents do happen from time to time, any experienced bicycle…

By Eric Washburn

/ 12 Apr 2023

Most Common Types of Virginia Bicycle Accidents

How Can I Obtain a Copy of My Virginia Police Crash Report?

After being involved in a car accident in Virginia, police will respond to the scene. It is their job to conduct an investigation, determine the cause and figure out who was at fault. They will then document their findings in a police accident report. According…

By Eric Washburn

/ 10 Apr 2023

How Can I Obtain a Copy of My Virginia Police Crash Report?

Preparing for Summer: Tips to Avoid Virginia Car Accidents

Summer is right around the corner, which means the days will be getting hotter. While many people look for different ways to keep cool from the Virginia heat, they often overlook the dangers that the heat can have on vehicles, as well as the need…

By Eric Washburn

/ 5 Apr 2023

Preparing for Summer: Tips to Avoid Virginia Car Accidents

Personal Injury vs Bodily Injury

When one person is injured because of someone else’s negligence, it is usually a taxing and confusing time. It is essential for accident victims to understand that not all injuries are classified the same way and the laws that govern each of them are different.…

By Eric Washburn

/ 3 Apr 2023

Top Three Medical Mistakes Made in Virginia

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…

By Kevin D. Sharp

/ 27 Mar 2023

Top Three Medical Mistakes Made in Virginia

What Should I Do if I Think I Have a Concussion?

Every year, roughly four million people are admitted to hospital emergency rooms with concussions related to sports injuries alone. When you take into account that the leading cause of concussions is falls, not sports, the overall total of annual concussions is considerably higher. Due to…

By Eric Washburn

/ 15 Mar 2023

What Should I Do if I Think I Have a Concussion?