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The Deadly Consequences of Speeding in Virginia

According to statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), more than 10,000 people are killed each year in car crashes caused by speeding. Statistics reveal more than 400 of those victims are killed right here in Virginia. At Shapiro, Washburn & Sharp, each…

By Eric Washburn

/ 22 Jun 2022

The Deadly Consequences of Speeding in Virginia

Injuries Commonly Sustained in Virginia Motorcycle Accidents

Every motorcycle accident is different because there are unique circumstances involved. However, several types of injuries are more common than others among riders hurt in motorcycle accidents. These injuries underscore the importance of seeing a doctor and talking to a Virginia motorcycle accident

By Eric Washburn

/ 17 May 2022

Injuries Commonly Sustained in Virginia Motorcycle Accidents

Dealing with the Aftermath of a Virginia Car Accident

Car accidents are so common today, that the majority of them do not even make the local news anymore. But as any car accident victim can attest, the impact injuries from the crash can have on your life can be overwhelming. If you have been…

By Eric Washburn

/ 9 May 2022

Dealing with the Aftermath of a Virginia Car Accident

Proving Negligence in a Virginia Personal Injury Case

Just about every personal injury claim or lawsuit is based on the legal doctrine of negligence. This means that in order for the victim to receive financial compensation for the losses they have suffered because of their injuries, they have to prove that the accident…

By Richard Shapiro

/ 30 Apr 2022

Proving Negligence in a Virginia Personal Injury Case

How Safe Is Your Virginia Hospital?

When a person goes to the hospital, whether in an emergency medical situation or scheduled medical care, the expectation is that they will receive quality and professional care to help them heal. What they don’t expect is that due to the negligence of a medical…

By Eric Washburn

/ 15 Apr 2022

How Can My Virginia Car Accident Attorney Prove the Other Driver Was at Fault?

Under Virginia law, a victim who has been injured and suffered losses in an accident caused by another party or parties is entitled to pursue damages against those responsible for the accident. These damages often include economic losses, such as medical expenses and lost wages,…

By Richard Shapiro

/ 16 Mar 2022

How Can My Virginia Car Accident Attorney Prove the Other Driver Was at Fault?

Filing a Virginia Personal Injury Lawsuit

When a victim suffers a personal injury caused by another party, they may face a mountain of financial issues, including medical expenses, loss of wages from being unable to work, and other losses and expenses due to their injuries. In many cases, such as car…

By Eric Washburn

/ 8 Feb 2022

Filing a Virginia Personal Injury Lawsuit

Why Do Hit and Run Drivers Flee the Scene?

Being injured in any kind of car accident can be stressful enough, but when that accident involves a driver who sped off after the crash, victims are often left worrying about who will be liable for all the financial losses they are facing because of…

By Richard Shapiro

/ 14 Nov 2021

Why Do Hit and Run Drivers Flee the Scene?

Thousands of Walmart Nail Guns Recalled Due to Injury Hazard

Whether you are a construction worker by trade or you just like to putter around your home, you may want to check out your tools to make sure the nail gun you have is not one of the almost 16,000 nail guns recently recalled. The…

By Eric Washburn

/ 12 Nov 2021

Thousands of Walmart Nail Guns Recalled Due to Injury Hazard

Pursuing Damages for Amputation Injuries in a Virginia Personal Injury Lawsuit

Losing a limb has an impact on every aspect of a person’s life. When that loss occurs due to the negligence of another party or parties, the loss can be devastating. Under Virginia law, when a victim suffers an injury and subsequent losses, they may…

By Eric Washburn

/ 5 Nov 2021

Pursuing Damages for Amputation Injuries in a Virginia Personal Injury Lawsuit

The Physical and Psychological Impact of Disfigurement for Car Accident Victims

According to statistics from the National Safety Administration (NSA), more than four million people are injured in vehicle accidents each year. This includes car, truck motorcycle, pedestrian, and bicycle accidents. The financial costs for victims run into the billions of dollars, with medical expe

By Richard Shapiro

/ 2 Nov 2021

The Physical and Psychological Impact of Disfigurement for Car Accident Victims