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…
Virginia Beach, VA Police report a cyclist is in critical condition with serious personal injuries after being hit by a vehicle driven by a suspected drunk driver. The accident occurred on February 9, 2021, at approximately 3 p.m. in front of the Burger King in…
Victims who are injured in accidents caused by another party can not only result in painful injuries that require medical treatment and recovery, but these situations can also result in financial difficulties if the victim is unable to work while they recover from their injuries.…
According to data collected from the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles, there were 827 victims killed in vehicle accidents in 2019. Data also reveals that there is an average of 180 people injured in car accidents every single day in the state. The Virginia personal…
It is not uncommon for people who are injured in accidents caused by another party to put off speaking with a personal injury attorney. One of the most common reasons is that they are overwhelmed by the whole experience – the trauma of the accident,…
