Legal

The law affects every part of daily life. Our legal section offers clear, practical explanations of new laws, court rulings, and local and national legal developments. Whether you’re following a major lawsuit or seeking to understand how a new law impacts you, this section keeps readers informed about what’s happening in Virginia’s courts and legislature.

What is a Medical Release Form and Do I Have to Sign It?

If you are involved in a personal injury accident, an insurance adjuster is going to approach you at some point and ask you to sign a medical release form. Although the request sounds innocuous enough, consenting can actually be highly problematic. Signing the release form…

By Kevin D. Sharp

/ 25 May 2023

What is a Medical Release Form and Do I Have to Sign It?

What Should I Do After a Virginia Motorcycle Accident?

Motorcycle accidents are damaging both emotionally and physically. If you are involved in a motorcycle accident, do you know what your priorities need to be? What are the benefits of a motorcycle accident lawsuit? The most important step to take following a motorcycle accident is…

By Kevin D. Sharp

/ 21 May 2023

What Should I Do After a Virginia Motorcycle Accident?

What Is the Difference Between Licensees, Invitees, and Trespassers?

Premises liability law states that a property owner can be held responsible in cases where a person sustains an injury while on their property. This area of law holds property owners accountable for maintaining their property in reasonably safe condition. This includes protecting against deck…

By Kevin D. Sharp

/ 18 May 2023

What Is the Difference Between Licensees, Invitees, and Trespassers?

Study: Why Is the Rate of Radiology Errors So High?

Recent research has recently emerged that sheds light on why radiologists may sometimes miss certain diseases or conditions in medical imaging scans. Radiologists play a crucial role in interpreting images such as X-rays, CT scans, and MRIs to identify and diagnose diseases, but continuing research,

By Eric Washburn

/ 16 May 2023

Study: Why Is the Rate of Radiology Errors So High?

How Long Will It Take to Settle My Virginia Personal Injury Claim?

One of the first questions that most people involved in Virginia personal injury claims have is how long will their claim take to settle? Regrettably, the other person’s insurance carrier will usually attempt to drag the process out, while additional factors that may or may…

By Kevin D. Sharp

/ 11 May 2023

How Long Will It Take to Settle My Virginia Personal Injury Claim?

Who Can I Sue for My Virginia Gym Accident?

While sore joints and aching muscles are common side effects of a grueling workout, more severe injuries can occur at the gym that result in not only physical pain, but financial, and personal damages as well. Unfortunately, bringing a suit against a person or business…

By Kevin D. Sharp

/ 3 May 2023

Who Can I Sue for My Virginia Gym Accident?

What Documents Are Important in My Virginia Personal Injury Case?

No matter how obvious it may seem who was responsible for your accident and subsequent injuries, a personal injury case is only as strong as its evidence. Regardless of how severe your injuries are, you will have to present ample documentation if you hope to…

By Eric Washburn

/ 3 May 2023

What Documents Are Important in My Virginia Personal Injury Case?

$2.23 Million Wrongful Death/Medical Malpractice Verdict (Delayed Diagnosis of Hospital Sepsis)

Attorneys Rick Shapiro and Eric Washburn recently secured a wrongful death/medical malpractice jury verdict of $2.23 million against Bon Secours Surgical Specialists, Bon Secours DePaul Hospital, and one of its former surgeons, for medical negligence for the estate of Robyn Stead, who died from mult

By Richard Shapiro

/ 13 Apr 2023

$2.23 Million Wrongful Death/Medical Malpractice Verdict (Delayed Diagnosis of Hospital Sepsis)

Personal Injury vs Bodily Injury

When one person is injured because of someone else’s negligence, it is usually a taxing and confusing time. It is essential for accident victims to understand that not all injuries are classified the same way and the laws that govern each of them are different.…

By Eric Washburn

/ 3 Apr 2023

Top Three Medical Mistakes Made in Virginia

When you see a doctor to get advice and treatment for a medical condition, the last thing you expect is to sustain additional injuries. Sadly, medical mistakes are incredibly common, and they cause injuries and death to hundreds of thousands of victims in the United…

By Kevin D. Sharp

/ 27 Mar 2023

Top Three Medical Mistakes Made in Virginia

What Should I Do if I Think I Have a Concussion?

Every year, roughly four million people are admitted to hospital emergency rooms with concussions related to sports injuries alone. When you take into account that the leading cause of concussions is falls, not sports, the overall total of annual concussions is considerably higher. Due to…

By Eric Washburn

/ 15 Mar 2023

What Should I Do if I Think I Have a Concussion?

The Personal Injury Claims Process in Virginia

If you were recently injured because of another person, entity, or business, you are probably wondering what your next course of action should be. Whether your injury was caused by medical malpractice, a car accident, or intentional, you are entitled to file a Virginia personal…

By Eric Washburn

/ 14 Mar 2023

The Personal Injury Claims Process in Virginia