After being injured in an accident, it is critical to reach out to a reputable Portsmouth personal injury attorney who can help with your case. At Shapiro, Washburn & Sharp, initial consultations are always free and come with no obligation or risk to you. Most…
Dealing with uncooperative insurance adjusters after a car accident can be a frustrating and stressful experience for individuals seeking compensation for their injuries. Insurance adjusters are tasked with evaluating claims, negotiating settlements, and representing the interests of insurance compa
Even though motorcycles accounted for just 3% of all registered vehicles in the United States in 2021, they made up 3% of all occupant personal injuries, 17% of all occupant deaths, and 14% of all vehicle deaths. One major reason for this is that riding…
When you purchase a vehicle, the assumption many people make is that other than routine maintenance and repairs, that vehicle should be safe to operate. Otherwise, why would it be put on the market? Unfortunately, as our Virginia Beach product injury attorneys can attest to,…
When a person is involved in a serious accident, they can suffer painful and debilitating injuries. Although these injuries may eventually heal, the victim may be left with disfiguring scars for the rest of their life. Under Virginia law, scarring and disfigurement injuries are recoverable…
Whether you are a construction worker or a driver in the Virginia Beach area, roadway construction zones are potentially hazardous areas. This is especially true when construction crews are negligent in keeping the work zone safe. Uneven asphalt, trenches, debris, confusing detours, glaring balloon
Back injuries caused by car accidents typically require ongoing and expensive medical treatments and leave their victims facing years of chronic pain and limited mobility. This is because your back was not designed to withstand the force of a vehicle collision. If you have experienced…
A car accident, especially one that was not your fault, can be devastating. You could be badly injured, unable to work, and no longer have a viable mode of transportation all because of someone else’s carelessness. To recover financial compensation for your hospital bills, lost…
Since 1985, the lawyers affiliated with Shapiro, Washburn & Sharp have dedicated their practice to helping people when they need it most and to fighting against injustice in the civil trial practice. Our personal injury attorneys have spent almost four decades fighting for clients who…
Being involved in a car accident can be a traumatic and overwhelming experience. In the aftermath of the accident, you may be dealing with injuries, medical bills, and financial stress if you are unable to work while you recover from your injuries. Although you may…
Although most births in the United States take place without any complications or trauma, statistics published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show that one out of every 1,000 infants is born with some type of birth injury, including cerebral palsy and subdural…
A letter of protection is a legally binding contract between you, your doctor, and your attorney. A letter of protection is an assurance that you will pay your medical bills once your claim is settled. Its objective is to help personal injury victims receive the…
