If you were injured due to someone else’s negligence, you could be eligible to collect financial compensation in the form of a personal injury settlement. If, however, you receive Medicaid, you might be concerned about the impact your settlement award may have on your benefits. Medicaid is a state-funded form of medical coverage for persons…
When it comes to personal injury law, understanding the terminology can be as helpful as understanding the legal process itself. The following is a brief overview of some of the most common terms you may hear throughout the course of your own personal injury case. Your Virginia Beach personal injury lawyer from Shapiro, Washburn &…
Vehicle rollovers can be one of the most devastating types of car accidents and, to make matters worse, because they are often caused by driver negligence or driver error, they are usually entirely preventable. Even in a single-vehicle rollover, victims often sustain catastrophic injuries, especially if the vehicle’s occupants fail to fasten their seat belts. …
In 2023, about 24% of all personal injury cases were settled through either arbitration or mediation, both of which are alternative, non-judicial forms of resolving legal disputes. Although in most cases, lawyers will be present, the consequences are not determined by the court, but with the aid of a mediator or by an arbitration panel….
When people are within a few miles of where they live, they tend to relax and become complacent behind the wheel. Unfortunately, just because you are close to home does not mean that you are safe from being involved in a car accident. In fact, according to the National Traffic Highway Safety Administration, over 50%…