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…
Car accidents can leave their victims with serious and even life-threatening injuries. When people talk about car accident injuries, they are usually talking about injuries that are visible, like broken bones, cuts, and bruises. However, one of the most severe but less acknowledged car accident injuries is shock, a serious condition that can arise after…
Since the nature of cancer is still so widely misunderstood, it is one of the most commonly misdiagnosed diseases. A cancer misdiagnosis could potentially have devastating consequences for the patient because when cancer, such as breast cancer, is mistakenly identified, or not identified at all, the time for receiving critical, life-saving treatment has passed causing…
Every May, Virginia and the rest of the country recognize Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. The goal of the safety campaign is to remind motorists that they share the road with motorcyclists and to educate them so they understand motorcycle driving behaviors and how to operate their vehicles safely around them. The campaign also promotes increased…