Shapiro, Washburn & Sharp is excited to announce that Attorney Kevin Sharp was recently admitted to the North Carolina State Bar and is now accepting clients from the Outer Banks area. For over twenty years, Attorney Sharp’s law practice has focused on serious personal injury claims, including traumatic brain injury and spinal cord injury claims….
A recent study conducted by the American Automobile Association Foundation for Traffic Safety indicates that roughly 10% of all car accidents are caused by drowsy drivers. Statistics previously provided by the United States government attributed just 2% of car accidents to drowsy driving. If you were injured in a car accident caused by a drowsy…
You may have woken up a little bit more tired this morning thanks to “springing ahead” of clocks this past weekend. The return of Daylight-Savings Time (DST) gives us those extra daylight hours in the evening, but we often end up paying for it with some extra fatigue for the first few days or even…
Each year, March is designated as Brain Injury Awareness Month, a period dedicated to raising public consciousness about the prevalence, causes, and consequences of brain injuries. Throughout this month, various organizations, healthcare professionals, advocates, and survivors work together to educate communities, promote prevention strategies, and support those affected by brain injuries. Brain injuries can occur…
Personal injury and medical malpractice are complex areas of law that usually require the assistance of an attorney specializing in the area of law to help navigate the legal system. However, when the victim in the case is a minor child, the process can be even more confusing, especially regarding how long the child and/or…