The winter holiday season is upon us, which means that many people throughout North Carolina and around the country will soon be celebrating with friends and family, if they have not already started. Between family get-togethers, office holiday parties, and meeting old friends out on the town, many such celebrations include alcohol—far too much alcohol,…
Crowded conditions over the holidays can make city sidewalks, stores, and community events harder to navigate. This is particularly true for parents of small children. Unfortunately, accidents tend to become more common at this time of year and can leave your child suffering serious personal injuries as a result. The following offers tips for keeping…
Being involved in any type of crash can be an overwhelming experience for all those involved, even the at-fault driver. But when the crash is caused by a drunk driver and could have been completely avoided, it makes the resulting injuries and damage that much more frustrating. These situations become even more complicated if the…
By nature, claims of medical malpractice often involve complex medical concepts combined with allegations that a healthcare provider failed to appropriately apply those concepts under the circumstances experienced by a particular patient. With this in mind, it makes sense that expecting an average member of the jury to understand and fully grasp the issues involved…
Shapiro, Washburn & Sharp is excited to announce that Virginia Beach personal injury lawyer Rick Shapiro has authored The Legal Examiner national news “Top 10 Civil Justice Stories of 2022.” Shapiro has been writing the annual top 10 list every year for the past decade. Some of the cases highlighted in this year’s edition include:…