In their pursuit of financial compensation for damages caused by another person’s negligence, most personal injury victims prefer to reach a settlement rather than go to court. Settlements come with multiple advantages; they are cost-effective, less risky, and offer a faster resolution to the case. How long it takes for settlement negotiations to play out,…
More than 2,000 pedestrian accidents take place every year in North Carolina. When a pedestrian is struck by a negligent driver, the pedestrian often sustains serious and potentially life-threatening injuries which are accompanied by stacks of medical bills. To make matters worse, you are unable to work while you recover so you have no way…
In the wake of a serious car accident, having to deal with an insurance adjuster can seem like one task too many. You deserve to be fairly compensated for your injuries and other damages, but what happens if you don’t agree with the adjuster’s evaluation? At Shapiro, Washburn & Sharp, we know the uncertainty and…
If you have a teenager who is preparing to learn how to drive, it is essential that you teach your teen the importance of practicing safe driving habits. According to statistics from the American Automobile Association, approximately 7 percent of all drivers in this country are teenagers, yet almost 15 percent of all fatal crashes…
Car accidents can leave their victims with serious and even life-threatening injuries. When people talk about car accident injuries, they are usually talking about injuries that are visible, like broken bones, cuts, and bruises. However, one of the most severe but less acknowledged car accident injuries is shock, a serious condition that can arise after…