When it comes to personal injury law, understanding the terminology can be as helpful as understanding the legal process itself. The following is a brief overview of some of the most common terms you may hear throughout the course of your own personal injury case. Your Virginia Beach personal injury lawyer from Shapiro, Washburn &…
Vehicle rollovers can be one of the most devastating types of car accidents and, to make matters worse, because they are often caused by driver negligence or driver error, they are usually entirely preventable. Even in a single-vehicle rollover, victims often sustain catastrophic injuries, especially if the vehicle’s occupants fail to fasten their seat belts. …
When people are within a few miles of where they live, they tend to relax and become complacent behind the wheel. Unfortunately, just because you are close to home does not mean that you are safe from being involved in a car accident. In fact, according to the National Traffic Highway Safety Administration, over 50%…
After a serious car accident, victims have a lot to deal with. Besides receiving medical treatment for painful injuries, there’s also the matter of the insurance company trying to avoid paying you what your claim is worth. The circumstances surrounding your accident will determine what forms of damages you are entitled to and how much…
Nursing home negligence poses a significant threat to the health and well-being of residents, particularly in the context of infectious diseases. Infection control is paramount in any healthcare setting, but it becomes even more critical in nursing homes where residents often have weakened immune systems and underlying health conditions. Unfortunately, when nursing homes fail to…