If you have a Virginia personal injury case, it might be necessary for an expert witness to give testimony pertaining to the cause of your accident or the severity of your injuries. Since expert testimony is beholden to some rather intricate laws, rules of evidence, and case decisions, the Virginia personal injury lawyers from Shapiro,…
All personal injury cases are based on a victim’s claim that their injury occurred because someone failed to take reasonable steps, like following driving laws, to make sure they would be kept out of harm’s way. However, there are many activities, such as playing sports or attending sporting events, that come with an inherent risk…
After a serious Virginia car accident, you will probably find yourself overwhelmed by medical issues, pain, and car repairs. Dealing with these issues is challenging under the best of circumstances. If you have a preexisting medical condition that was worsened by your accident, however, these issues can be even harder to manage. So, how do…
Even a relatively minor car crash can leave you feeling dazed and sore. As a matter of fact, one of the most common post-accident complaints is back pain. Back pain is a symptom that can encompass multiple injuries. Many Virginia car accident victims experience pain in their upper back, shoulders, and neck. Others report feeling…
In Virginia, fault for any kind of negligence-based accident is apportioned in terms of percentages. Because the state follows the law of contributory negligence, if even one percent of negligence or fault is assigned to you, you will be barred from recovering any damages for your Virginia personal injury case. This is just one of…