When you are injured, you might be eligible to pursue a tort or personal injury claim against the person liable for your losses. This makes it possible for you to collect financial compensation for injuries and other damages. This seems relatively straightforward so what is vicarious liability and when does it come into play? What…
Sadly, it is not uncommon for people to sustain injuries or the loss of a family member due to the carelessness or negligence of a doctor, surgeon, or another healthcare professional at a Virginia hospital. If you went to the hospital with good faith that they would treat your illness or injury, and instead, you…
Every personal injury case has the potential to be challenging, but when minors are involved, the chances for complications are much higher. At Shapiro, Washburn & Sharp, we have handled personal injury cases for plaintiffs of all ages. The involvement of a minor does indeed make a case more complex, but our attorneys have the…
Engaging in auto accident settlements on your own can be incredibly frustrating and difficult (and that’s not even mentioning the potential complexity of your legal claim). You may find yourself with questions such as: How does the auto accident settlement process actually work? How long it may take to get a settlement offer in hand?…
Scaffolding accidents are often devastating, resulting in severe injuries and even deaths. In North Carolina, just like many other states, laws have been enacted that are designed to hold the responsible party accountable and ensure that victims and their families are financially compensated. Who can I sue for my North Carolina scaffolding accident injuries? If…