Chesapeake Personal Injury Lawyers Archives - Page 15 of 40 - Shapiro, Washburn & Sharp

Why Did the Insurance Company Deny My Car Accident Claim?

Virginia Beach car accident victims do not seek compensation for their damages directly from the driver responsible for their accident. The first step in pursuing monetary losses is to file a claim with the at-fault driver’s insurance carrier. Although this process sounds straightforward, a lot of injured victims are shocked when their claim is denied….

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Why Are Wrong-Way Driver Accidents Often Catastrophic?

When a driver enters a roadway from the wrong direction, it can easily result in a serious head-on collision, catastrophic injuries, and even death. Wrong-way accidents have some of the most severe consequences since they involve two vehicles traveling at high speeds and making direct contact with one another. A collision caused by a wrong-way…

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What Are My Rights As a Passenger Injured in a Car Accident?

Where car accidents are concerned, a lot of the focus is on drivers who are injured but, it is important to keep in mind passengers can sustain serious injuries just as easily. Data printed by the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles underscores this exact point. Fortunately, Virginia law provides injured passengers with legal options that…

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Who is Liable For a Blind Spot Car Accident?

A report published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration shows that blind spot accidents cause more than 18,000 injuries and 300 fatalities on U.S. roadways every year. Blind spot collisions are not specific to standard passenger vehicles as many often involve motorcyclists and commercial truck drivers as well. Liability is almost always assigned to…

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