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.

Virginia Beach Medical Malpractice Lawyers Explains How a Surgical Error Can Lead to Life-Threatening Infections and Illness

The Centers for Disease Control estimates that hospital infections take the lives of close to 90,000 patients each year. When an infection is not diagnosed in a timely manner, it can wreak havoc on your body and even be life-threatening. Band Neutrophils Percentage Can Be…

By Richard Shapiro

/ 12 Mar 2023

Virginia Beach Medical Malpractice Lawyers Explains How a Surgical Error Can Lead to Life-Threatening Infections and Illness

Brain Injuries and Virginia Auto Accidents

Auto accidents are among the leading causes of brain injuries, accounting for approximately 14 percent of all non-fatal concussions and about 26 percent of all brain injury fatalities in the United States. This “small” percentage equates to thousands of TBI victims each year, including many…

By Eric Washburn

/ 11 Mar 2023

Brain Injuries and Virginia Auto Accidents

When Virginia Birth Injuries Are the Result of Medical Malpractice

Giving birth should be one of the most cherished moments of a person’s entire life. Sadly, many mothers throughout the United States, including here in the Commonwealth of Virginia, have unexpected complications during pregnancy or birth which result in death or injury to the baby…

By Kevin D. Sharp

/ 3 Mar 2023

When Virginia Birth Injuries Are the Result of Medical Malpractice

Three Types of Product Defects That Can Cause Serious Injuries

On an average day, most of us use or come into contact with hundreds, if not thousands, of consumer products, many of them designed to make like easier. Unfortunately, however, an alarming large number of people are injured by dangerous or defective products around the…

By Kevin D. Sharp

/ 1 Mar 2023

Three Types of Product Defects That Can Cause Serious Injuries

Common Causes of Virginia Boating Accidents

The warm weather is not too far away and that means thousands of residents and tourists will take to their boats and vessels to the state’s waterways. Unfortunately, some of those boaters will end up being injured in boating accidents. According to national statistics, there…

By Eric Washburn

/ 28 Feb 2023

Common Causes of Virginia Boating Accidents

Can I Recover Compensation for a Brain Injury Caused by a Virginia Car Accident?

Head injuries are unlike other types of Virginia personal injuries in that even a seemingly minor accident can have life-altering consequences. When a victim’s head is struck or moved in a violent or sudden matter, the brain can collide against the skull and cause damage…

By Eric Washburn

/ 25 Feb 2023

Can I Recover Compensation for a Brain Injury Caused by a Virginia Car Accident?

Do Trucking Companies Put Profits Over Safety?

Commercial truck accidents are statistically more severe in both deaths and personal injuries for many reasons, including the massive size and weight of these vehicles, especially when they are full of cargo. Victims who have been injured in a crash should contact a Virginia truck…

By Kevin D. Sharp

/ 24 Feb 2023

Do Trucking Companies Put Profits Over Safety?

Firm’s Prescient Warning of Fentanyl Dangers Become Tragic Reality

Way back in August 2013, our law firm published numerous blogs and articles warning people of the significant safety risks associated with fentanyl, an extremely powerful prescription pain medication. In 2013, our Virginia wrongful death law firm was mainly concerned about fentanyl “pain patches” be

By Richard Shapiro

/ 23 Feb 2023

Firm’s Prescient Warning of Fentanyl Dangers Become Tragic Reality

Can Medical Malpractice Occur in Virginia Emergency Rooms?

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there are more than 131 million emergency room visits each year in the United States. This translates to nearly 360,000 emergency department visits every single day. In fact, the emergency department at the University of Virginia…

By Kevin D. Sharp

/ 21 Feb 2023

Can Medical Malpractice Occur in Virginia Emergency Rooms?

Why Are Virginia Nursing Home Patients at Risk for Sepsis?

Did you know that, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), at least 1.7 million people develop sepsis in the United States in an average year? While the condition can be treated successfully, more than 250,000 deaths are attributed to sepsis annually.…

By Eric Washburn

/ 20 Feb 2023

Why Are Virginia Nursing Home Patients at Risk for Sepsis?

Collecting Damages for a Virginia Car Accident Caused by a Phantom Driver

When the new media reports on a single-car accident, the assumption is often that the driver must have done something to cause the crash and their personal injuries are their own fault. However, many of these crashes are caused by “miss and runs.” A miss…

By Kevin D. Sharp

/ 16 Feb 2023

Collecting Damages for a Virginia Car Accident Caused by a Phantom Driver

Can a Wet Floor Sign Invalidate My Virginia Premises Liability Claim?

Many people believe that they are not entitled to any financial compensation because the slip-and-fall accident that caused their injuries took place near a wet floor sign. Depending on the circumstances surrounding your fall, however, simply placing a warning sign for a wet floor might…

By Kevin D. Sharp

/ 15 Feb 2023

Can a Wet Floor Sign Invalidate My Virginia Premises Liability Claim?