Most people associate sideswipe accidents with inconsequential damage to the vehicle, synch as dents and scrapes, and comparatively minor, if any, injuries. Unfortunately, many drivers fail to realize just how catastrophic and potentially deadly a Virginia sideswipe accident can be. When contact is made between the sides of two vehicles, it can result in horrendous…
Crowded conditions over the holidays can make city sidewalks, stores, and community events harder to navigate. This is particularly true for parents of small children. Unfortunately, accidents tend to become more common at this time of year and can leave your child suffering serious personal injuries as a result. The following offers tips for keeping…
By nature, claims of medical malpractice often involve complex medical concepts combined with allegations that a healthcare provider failed to appropriately apply those concepts under the circumstances experienced by a particular patient. With this in mind, it makes sense that expecting an average member of the jury to understand and fully grasp the issues involved…
Shapiro, Washburn & Sharp is excited to announce that Virginia Beach personal injury lawyer Rick Shapiro has authored The Legal Examiner national news “Top 10 Civil Justice Stories of 2022.” Shapiro has been writing the annual top 10 list every year for the past decade. Some of the cases highlighted in this year’s edition include:…
Properly valuing a Virginia personal injury settlement demand or lawsuit demand after a negligence-based accident is a complex and surprisingly deceptive task. Along with identifying the exact damages you sustained as a direct result of someone else’s misconduct, you will also need to evaluate whether, and to what degree, your own actions contributed to your…