A study conducted in 2017 determined that more than 251,000 deaths every year are the result of medical errors. This means that medical errors are the third leading cause of accidental death in the United States. With this worrying statistic in mind, you need to take immediate action if you suspect that you have been…
As a passenger injured in a car accident, it is unlikely that you would ever be considered at fault. Even if you were distracting the driver, you were not the one driving the car when the incident occurred. Drivers have a duty of care to their passengers to operate their vehicles safely and reasonably. In…
Car accidents are one of the leading causes of serious pelvic injury. Depending on the extent of pelvic trauma, these injuries can be life-changing and even life-threatening. Most people think that the pelvis is another word for their hips. However, according to Johns Hopkins, the pelvis is “a basin-shaped structure that supports the spinal column…
In their pursuit of financial compensation for damages caused by another person’s negligence, most personal injury victims prefer to reach a settlement rather than go to court. Settlements come with multiple advantages; they are cost-effective, less risky, and offer a faster resolution to the case. How long it takes for settlement negotiations to play out,…
In the wake of a serious car accident, having to deal with an insurance adjuster can seem like one task too many. You deserve to be fairly compensated for your injuries and other damages, but what happens if you don’t agree with the adjuster’s evaluation? At Shapiro, Washburn & Sharp, we know the uncertainty and…