In 2023, a total of 3,449 railroad employees were injured or sick while working on the railroad, according to the National Safety Council (NSC). Seven employees died that year. These numbers show a decrease in railroad worker injuries and deaths. According to data from the…
While there is much discussion about physical injuries from a car accident, there is not a lot of information about the emotional trauma that many people deal with when they have been in a crash.
The quick and sharp jerking motion of a driver's or passenger's neck during a car accident often causes a whiplash injury because the muscles, tendons, and bones are twisted and stressed.
There are many steps your Virginia Beach personal injury lawyer will take in your case. One part of this process is the discovery phase. This is where both sides exchange information to prepare for trial. A critical tool used in this phase is interrogatories. If…
Electric shock injuries can have devastating consequences, ranging from minor burns to severe neurological damage, cardiac arrest, and even death. These injuries often occur in workplaces, construction sites, homes, or public spaces due to faulty wiring, exposed electrical components, defective prod
Even a car accident that happens at low speed can exert enough force to cause injury to occupants inside the vehicle. One of the most common types of personal injuries suffered in crashes is bone fractures.
Shapiro, Washburn & Sharp is excited to announce that Attorneys Rick Shapiro and Eric Washburn have been recognized as two of the top personal injury attorneys by CoVa Biz Magazine and Coastal Virginia Magazine. This prestigious honor underscores their dedication to excellence in representing indivi
The issue of nursing home abuse first gained the public’s attention almost 50 years ago. Unfortunately, the incidents of nursing home abuse and neglect have continued to increase each year.
We have reached the top five civil justice stories of 2024. This is Part II of Legal Examiner’s annual compilation of the 10 most important civil cases of 2024, created by Virginia Beach, VA attorney-author Richard N. (Rick) Shapiro and his research assistants, a year-end compilation tradition…
Legal Examiner’s annual compilation of the 10 most important civil justice stories of the year was created by Virginia Beach, VA, attorney-author Richard N. (Rick) Shapiro and his research assistants, a Legal Examiner year-end tradition since 2012. Number 10 – Jury Orders Amazon to Pay…
When an individual sustains an injury in the workplace, their first recourse for compensation is typically through workers’ compensation insurance, which provides benefits regardless of fault (in most situations). However, there are circumstances in which a third-party claim may also be pursued.
