Each year, the Consumer Product Safety Commission stops the production of many hazardous toys from reaching the hands of little ones. Without fail, each year, there is the inevitable media story of a family whose defective toy ruined their holiday celebration.
Shapiro, Washburn & Sharp is excited to announce that Attorney Rick Shapiro will be a featured speaker in an upcoming Strafford live video webinar titled “Federal Employers Liability Act Litigation: Proving or Contesting Negligence, Key Evidence, Interplay With State Laws.” This informative event i
If you are hurt in an accident and decide to pursue a personal injury claim, you may wonder if you should reveal your pre-existing medical conditions. You may have heard that insurance companies sometimes try to claim that any injuries related to a pre-existing condition…
Most people are aware that the law allows victims to sue for medical malpractice if they have suffered injury or illness because of the negligence of a medical provider or facility. Typically, when one thinks of malpractice, they often think of medical professionals such as…
The combination of increased alcohol consumption and a surge of pedestrians, often vulnerable children, poses a significant risk for accidents on Halloween. Understanding these risks and taking proactive measures is paramount to ensuring everyone stays safe.
There is no doubt that understaffing in nursing homes is a significant issue in Virginia and across the country. Not having enough staff often leads to abuse and neglect of residents.
Wrongful death claims arise when a person dies due to the negligence, recklessness, or intentional actions of another party. Virginia law allows survivors of victims whose death was caused by the negligent or reckless actions of another party or parties to pursue financial compensation. Some…
People who use marijuana often do not think their driving is affected because the effects of marijuana are different than the effects of alcohol. However, there is a significant impact that using pot has on a driver’s ability to drive.
Charitable immunity is a legal doctrine that shields certain charitable organizations from liability in personal injury claims. To qualify for charitable immunity, an individual or organization must show that they were engaged in providing aid, shelter, emergency response, advice, or comfort at the
As fun as riding a motorcycle can be, the truth is that there is a much higher risk of suffering a serious to fatal injury in a motorcycle accident than there is if you are in a vehicle.
In 2023, data shows 1,134 jet skis were involved in accidents in the United States. A total of 660 people collided with another recreational vehicle, and 52 people died.
