Since 1985, the lawyers affiliated with Shapiro, Washburn & Sharp have dedicated their practice to helping people when they need it most. Our clients are usually down and out after an accident, struggling financially, physically, and emotionally.
The American Association for Justice (AAJ) is asking the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to prohibit metal-on-metal hip implant makers from taking advantage of a proposed change to the…
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) has announced “Safety on two wheels” as the theme this month. May is officially known as both “National Bike Month”…
What Happened A mommy-to-be has a hundred things on her mind and one very special thing in her belly. With all the presents that come with a baby shower and donations from well meaning…
It may be time for parents to “check in” on their child’s “status” as growing concern over the use of portable electronic devices raises awareness regarding…
On October 26, 2012, the FDA issued a Class I recall of three different surgical staplers that are manufactured by Ethicon, a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson. A Class I recall is the most…
With the number of E. coli victims due to a recent outbreak at a North Carolina county fair growing to 38 as of October 16, 2012, the American public has become increasingly aware of the…
Child Passenger Safety Week began Sept. 16, 2012, and concludes with National Seat Check Saturday on the 22nd. The goals of the initiative launched by the National Highway Transportation…
There has been a significant amount of talk over the last several years about how to solve the childhood obesity epidemic in our country. Without a doubt, this important children’s…
The FDA has recently found itself in the middle of a controversy that raises some questions about the extent to which its own scientists and researchers are allowed to challenge drug and medical…
We all know that distracted driving is dangerous driving. Using handheld devices to make phone calls and send text messages while behind the wheel has become an epidemic, drawing the attention of…
One of the most common causes car accidents involving teenage drivers in Virginia is overcorrecting. According to the state's Department of Motor Vehicles, in 2011 alone, 244 car wrecks were…
Bayer Healthcare is facing thousands of lawsuits from women who developed life-threatening blood clots after taking oral contraceptives sold under the brand nmes Yaz and Yasmin and generic…
