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.

The Legal Maze of Dooring Bicycle Accidents in Virginia

In the intricate dance between vehicles and cyclists on congested Virginia Beach streets, a peril lurks unsuspected: the dooring accident. It’s a scene too familiar for many cyclists: a car door swings open abruptly, leading to potentially catastrophic collisions. The consequences are dire — severe…

By Kevin D. Sharp

/ 28 Mar 2024

The Legal Maze of Dooring Bicycle Accidents in Virginia

What Should I Bring to My Free Consultation With a Personal Injury Attorney?

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…

By Kevin D. Sharp

/ 22 Mar 2024

What Should I Bring to My Free Consultation With a Personal Injury Attorney?

Common Delay Tactics Used by Car Accident Insurance Adjusters

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

By Eric Washburn

/ 19 Mar 2024

Common Delay Tactics Used by Car Accident Insurance Adjusters

What Road Hazards Are the Most Dangerous for Motorcyclists?

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…

By Richard Shapiro

/ 16 Mar 2024

What Road Hazards Are the Most Dangerous for Motorcyclists?

Is There an Open Recall on Your Vehicle?

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,…

By Kevin D. Sharp

/ 14 Mar 2024

Is There an Open Recall on Your Vehicle?

Can I Collect Compensation for Scars or Disfigurement Caused in an Accident?

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…

By Eric Washburn

/ 7 Mar 2024

Can I Collect Compensation for Scars or Disfigurement Caused in an Accident?

Who is Liable For Construction Zone Accidents?

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

By Richard Shapiro

/ 3 Mar 2024

Who is Liable For Construction Zone Accidents?

What Types of Back Injuries Are Most Commonly Caused By Car Accidents?

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…

By Kevin D. Sharp

/ 1 Mar 2024

What Types of Back Injuries Are Most Commonly Caused By Car Accidents?

What Questions Will I Be Asked About My Car Accident?

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…

By Kevin D. Sharp

/ 27 Feb 2024

What Questions Will I Be Asked About My Car Accident?

Shapiro, Washburn & Sharp Bright Futures Scholarship

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…

By Richard Shapiro

/ 16 Feb 2024

Shapiro, Washburn & Sharp Bright Futures Scholarship

What Are the Risks of Not Hiring a Car Accident Lawyer for My Case?

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…

By Richard Shapiro

/ 14 Feb 2024

What Are the Risks of Not Hiring a Car Accident Lawyer for My Case?

What Are the Most Common Birth Injuries?

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…

By Eric Washburn

/ 9 Feb 2024

What Are the Most Common Birth Injuries?