If you suffered a significant bodily injury in an auto accident, you may be wondering, “who will pay my medical bills and should I use my health insurance?” To answer the latter portion of your question first – yes, you should use your personal health…
When you are an experienced driver, you may sometimes take for granted your ability to operate a vehicle because it just becomes second nature. But driving a vehicle requires both mental sharpness and physical agility. It is important for a driver’s brain to be able…
One of the most disturbing types of personal injury cases our law firm handles is nursing home abuse lawsuits. It is devastating for a family to find out that the very people they entrusted the care of their elderly loved one to are responsible for…
A 34-year-old Virginia Beach man died from injuries he sustained after being hit by a vehicle. The accident occurred at approximately 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, January 8 in the 1400 block of Laskin Road near Fremac Drive in Virginia Beach. According to police, the victim…
Technology has long been an integral part of the automotive industry. Advancements in our understanding of science over the last century or so have paved the way for the mass production of lighter, more fuel-efficient, and of course, overall safer vehicles. In today’s world, however,…
For many people, whiplash is a fairly minor injury that has a reputation of being exaggerated, abused, and over-dramatized (think: giant foam neck brace) by the victim. As Virginia car accident attorneys with decades of experience in the field, we know that whiplash injuries can…
There are a lot of factors that can cause a vehicle to flip onto its side or roll over. If you were involved in a Virginia rollover accident, an investigation will most likely be needed to determine the exact cause. Finding the right attorney to…
If you were seriously injured in an accident that took place in or around Virginia Beach, there is a high probability you will be required to take time off from work to fully recover from the bodily harm endured in the collision. In some instances,…
Virginia Beach Police say six children were transported to a local hospital for treatment of crash injuries after a Jaguar T-boned the handicapped bus the students were riding in. The recent crash occurred at approximately 3:30 in the afternoon at the intersection of Indian River…
If you were involved in an auto accident in Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, or elsewhere in the Commonwealth, an important document with the potential to impact the viability of your personal injury claim is the accident report written by Virginia law enforcement. Typically, when police…
Every year, millions of tourists, both domestic and foreign, visit Virginia’s beaches and mountains, making it one of the most popular states for sightseeing in the country. This large number of travelers also means that Virginia has some of the country’s busiest roadways. Although no…
We have reached the top five civil justice stories of 2023. This is Part II of Legal Examiner’s annual compilation of the 10 most important civil cases of 2023, created by Virginia Beach, VA attorney-author Richard N. (Rick) Shapiro and his research assistants, a year-end compilation tradition…
