December 17, 2025
Founded in 1985, we are leading Virginia Beach personal injury lawyers and car accident attorneys. With over 100 years of combined experience, we have helped thousands of clients and families through difficult times, and have earned over $100 million in verdicts and settlements for our clients. We know what is at stake for you and your family.
We work meticulously to secure full compensation – not quick, undervalued settlements – and have years of five star Google reviews to prove it.
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With office suites in Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Hampton, Portsmouth, Virginia, and Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, we serve clients in Virginia, North Carolina, and beyond.
If you or a loved one was seriously injured in a car, motorcycle, scooter, or biking crash caused by the negligence of another, put our decades of personal injury law experience to work for you, as our Virginia Beach car accident lawyers track record of hundreds of happy clients provides proof positive that we know how to win medical expenses, lost income, pain, mental anguish and all permissible forms of damages.
Whether you were injured by a commercial truck, van, tractor-trailer, or 18-wheeler, the experienced Virginia Beach truck injury attorneys at our firm can help you recover the maximum compensation you deserve.
Riding a motorcycle offers freedom and excitement, but it also comes with serious risks. If you or a loved one has been hurt in a motorcycle crash caused by another driver’s negligence, Shapiro, Washburn & Sharp is here to support you. Our Virginia Beach motorcycle accident attorneys have the experience and resources to take on even the most complex injury cases.
If you or a loved one sustained any form of railroad death, injury, or an occupational railroad disease/cancer in the eastern United States, contact our experienced Virginia FELA/railroad attorneys. We have successfully handled hundreds of railroad worker injuries (for engineers, conductors, and all railroad crafts), those injured in railroad crossing crashes, occupational lung diseases and cancers, asbestos, and mesothelioma claims.
If you were seriously injured while lawfully riding your bike or as a pedestrian crossing a road, crosswalk, or parking area, contact us. Our Virginia Beach pedestrian injury lawyers have decades of experience with pedestrian and bike injuries and can help win your medical expenses, lost income, and compensation for impairment, pain, suffering, and all permissible losses.
Slip and fall accidents occur in seconds, yet the impact can last a lifetime. These incidents often lead to serious harm including fractures, spinal injuries, and traumatic brain injuries, leaving victims to cope with substantial physical, emotional, and financial burdens. Our slip and fall attorneys work tirelessly on behalf of injured clients to secure the full recovery they deserve.
If someone you love lost their life due to the negligence or reckless actions of another, the Virginia Beach wrongful death lawyers at Shapiro, Washburn & Sharp can help you seek medical expenses, lost wages, and all the compensation permitted by civil wrongful death laws. By holding the responsible party accountable, justice can be obtained in the form of a significant financial recovery.
If you or a loved one were seriously injured due to the negligence of a doctor, hospital, surgeon, nursing home, or other medical providers, or your loved one suffered a wrongful death, you may be entitled to recover all medical expenses, lost wages and financial compensation for impairment, pain, and suffering – and our Virginia Beach medical malpractice attorneys can help.
A catastrophic injury is more than a serious accident, it’s often life-changing. These injuries leave long-lasting or permanent consequences: severe disability, chronic medical needs, diminished ability to work or enjoy daily life, and major emotional strain. As catastrophic and serious injury lawyers, we understand how catastrophic injuries upend lives, and we’re committed to helping clients pursue full and fair compensation.
If you or a loved one has been bitten by a dog in Virginia Beach, our experienced dog bite injury attorneys are here to help. Because many dog bite injuries are covered under homeowners or renters insurance, we often secure full compensation without needing litigation.
If you or a loved one has been harmed by a defective or dangerous product (from everyday household goods to medical devices, auto parts, or children’s products) our dedicated product liability team stands ready to help. From medical bills and lost wages to pain and suffering, our product liability lawyers fight to help clients recover the full damages they deserve.
If you or a loved one was hurt in a bicycle crash, our experienced bicycle accident injury lawyers are ready to help. Our team of experienced bike-accident attorneys is dedicated to helping injured riders and their families recover full compensation.
A severe brain injury can change every part of a person’s life, from their ability to work to how they care for themselves and connect with loved ones. Our brain injury attorneys carefully examine the circumstances surrounding the injury, determine who is legally accountable, and fight for the comprehensive compensation necessary to cover lifelong medical needs, therapy, lost wages, and ongoing support.
A spinal cord injury can alter every aspect of life, leaving victims facing significant medical, financial, and emotional challenges. Our Virginia Beach spinal cord injury attorneys help individuals and families pursue justice by investigating what caused the injury, identifying all liable parties, and fighting for the full compensation needed for long-term care and recovery.
Boating and jet ski accidents can lead to severe injuries, complex investigations, and challenging insurance issues. Whether due to operator error, recklessness, or defective equipment, our boating accident injury attorneys are ready to fight for you.
Property owners in Virginia Beach have a legal responsibility to maintain safe conditions for visitors, tenants, and customers. When hazardous conditions lead to injuries, victims may have the right to pursue compensation. Contact our premises liability lawyers today for a free, confidential consultation.
Whether you are dealing with a railroad accident, truck accident, or another type of personal injury case, the Virginia Beach accident lawyers at Shapiro, Washburn & Sharp can help. We have been providing high-quality representation for injured clients in Virginia and North Carolina since 1985.
With our decades of experience, resources, and knowledge, we can help you recover the compensation you deserve. Contact us today to schedule your free case consultation with an experienced Virginia Beach accident lawyer.
“We were extremely pleased with our experience with Shapiro, Washburn & Sharp! Attorney Appleton was very personable and always accessible . He made us feel like we were his #1 priority throughout our case."
Matthew
"Absolutely has the best lawyers. I worked with Eric Washburn. He was very helpful kept in touch the entire way. He helped explain somethings I didn't understand and pointed me in the best directions..."
Cheslea
"Randy Appleton was the most professional, respectful attorney we could have ever asked for. There aren't enough words to adequately recommend him to others. His effort and dedication on our behalf far exceeded our expectations."
Sandy
"Very happy with the representation provided by Rick and his colleagues. All of my questions were answered and there was a clear explanation of how the case would go. I got more than I expected from the claim, so definitely pleased."
Frank
"Never have I ever been able to speak to an attorney throughout my cases. I was able to do that with Mr. Washburn. He kept me informed constantly and I never felt unsure about what was going on with our case..."
Diamond
"I had a great experience with Rick Shapiro. I wasn't sure what kind of legal situation I was facing when I was struck by a car while walking in a marked crosswalk, but Rick assured me and my family that I deserved compensation..."
Ashley
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November 17, 2025
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