Car Accident Attorney Virginia Beach Understanding how your insurance works can be confusing, particularly when it comes to understanding all potentially available coverage, such as medical payments coverage. Medical payment coverage is referred to as “MedPay” and is most commonly found in automobile insurance policies, though such benefits may be available through other types of…
Personal Injury Lawyer North Carolina The primary purpose of filing a North Carolina personal injury claim is to seek justice and compensation for harm caused by another party’s negligence or intentional wrongdoing. When someone suffers an injury due to an accident, medical malpractice, defective products, or other wrongful acts, they often face physical, emotional, and…
Shapiro, Washburn & Sharp is excited to announce that Virginia Beach personal injury lawyer Rick Shapiro has authored The Legal Examiner national news Top 10 2024 Civil Justice Stories. Shapiro has been writing the annual top 10 list every year for the past 12 years: Top 10 Civil Justice Stories of 2024: Part I Top…
Understanding the defenses that can be employed is crucial for both plaintiffs and defendants in personal injury claims. These claims can arise from various accidents and incidents, such as car accidents, slips and falls, defective products, and more. While plaintiffs seek compensation for their injuries and damages, defendants often employ several defenses to mitigate their…
Virginia insurance companies are only required to pay medical bills out of liability insurance coverage when their policyholder is liable for an accident. An at-fault driver with proper insurance coverage will have a minimum of $25,000 to cover a bodily injury claim, which includes medical expenses. Since personal injury lawsuits tend to be a lengthy…