When a victim is injured in an accident caused by another’s negligence, it can be the start of a long and exhaustive process to get compensation for the injuries he or she suffered in a Virginia personal injury case. This is especially true in truck accidents since these types of claims tend to be more…
Last month, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) released a report detailing federal traffic accident death statistics compiled for the first six months of 2021. The report prompted a statement from Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, who declared the rising number of people killed in traffic accidents in the country a public crisis. In his…
Distracted driving is a major threat to road safety and there is no bigger distraction than cell phones. Far too many people are texting behind the wheel of a vehicle and the results can be disastrous. At Shapiro, Washburn & Sharp, we represent victims who have been injured in car accidents caused by distracted drivers….
Most states, including Virginia, require drivers to carry a minimum amount of auto insurance to operate a vehicle legally. After a vehicle collision, insurance claims are a primary means of financial recovery for every party involved. Proof of coverage must also be in your car at all times. Car Insurance Minimums in Virginia Virginia is…
Our firm has experience with handling medical malpractice cases arising out of a cardiac catheterization gone wrong: this very important heart procedure can be safely done, but there are many serious risks of injuries or even death in any cardiac catheterization and we explore issues relating to medical malpractice arising from a cardiac catheterization below….