In Virginia – just as in every other state in the country – any victim who is injured in an accident or incident that is a result of another party’s negligence or recklessness is allowed to pursue a legal claim against that party to recover…
When a person is involved in a car accident, the hours following that crash can be stressful and confusing as they try to determine if they have suffered any injuries in the accident. Unfortunately, there are many types of injuries that car accident victims sustain…
Although many people are getting their COVID vaccines and numbers are slowly beginning to come down, the medical community is still advising people to be cautious as states begin to lift their restrictions. As people begin planning their summer vacations around these recommendations, many are…
When a victim is involved in an accident and they suffer physical injuries, those injuries are usually evident. Broken bones, bruises, contusions, etc., all leave their mark, whether for a short while or permanently. However, what many people do not realize is that accident victims…
With spring in full bloom here in Virginia, it is just a matter of time before summer arrives. This means day trips and vacations. According to national statistics, it is estimated that 75 percent of Americans take to the roads during the summer month, the…
When consumers purchase products, they expect that the product has gone through extensive safety testing and a rigorous approval process before it is introduced to the public. Unfortunately, this is not always the case and dangerous products often find their way into consumers’ homes, resulting…
Americans spent the majority of 2020 at home because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Many people worked from home, most schools – including colleges and universities – had online and virtual classrooms, and most businesses were closed. Even the businesses that were opened had limited capacity.…
Over the past year, the COVID-19 pandemic has certainly created a lot of changes in our lives. Surprisingly, one of those changes is the slight reduction in car accidents and work injuries, due to stay-at-home orders, forcing many people to work from home. Even as…
Virginia has just voted to become the 16th state in the country to legalize marijuana for adults. On Saturday, February 27th, the Virginia House passed the measure in a 48-43 vote, and the Senate approved it in a 20-19 vote. Under the new law, marijuana…
Every year, about 39 million people require medical attention for a variety of personal injuries. Shapiro, Appleton & Washburn have been advocating for injured clients for more than 35 years. At our firm, we only practice personal injury law and we only represent the victims,…
When you go onto another party’s property – whether that is a residential property or a business – there is a logical expectation that the property will be safe and free of any hazards. Unfortunately, that’s not always the case and people become injury victims…
Many accident victims are unsure where to turn for help when their injuries have resulted in medical bills, lost wages, and other losses. They worry they can’t afford an attorney, especially with the extra financial losses their injuries are causing them. However, talking to a…
