After being injured in a Virginia car accident, it is normal to reach out to family and friends for emotional support, assistance, or just to blow off some steam about the day’s events. When you talk about your car accident on Instagram, Facebook, or other social media sites, you are making public comments that could…
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,…
Many people wonder if they can be compensated for more than their attorneys sued for in a Virginia personal injury case. Well, you cannot get more than what you sued for in Virginia. The award will be reduced to the damages sued upon the defendant’s motion. Therefore, knowing how Virginia law works when filing for…
If your child rides to school on a school bus, the last thing you expect is for them to get involved in an accident. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, school buses are seven times safer than other passenger vehicles. This means the chances of getting in an accident are extremely low. However,…
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…