Any vehicle accident can cause injuries, but when the victim is riding a bicycle, those injuries are often severe – or can even be fatal. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), bicycle travel represents only one percent of all trips in the United States. Yet, bicyclists face a higher risk of…
Brain injury claims and lawsuits are complex legal cases that arise when an individual suffers a brain injury due to another person’s or entity’s negligence. These types of cases involve a wide range of legal issues and can be very challenging to navigate. The following are some frequently asked questions our personal injury lawyers hear…
Virginia law allows survivors of victims whose death was caused by the negligent or reckless actions of another party or parties to pursue financial compensation. Some of the more common types of wrongful death lawsuit cases are: Death as a result of a careless driver Death as a result of a dangerous product Death as…
At Shapiro, Washburn & Sharp, our Virginia Beach personal injury lawyers solely focus on representing accident victims. In fact, our firm’s slogan is, “All we do is injury law.” Many of our clients have similar questions about how the personal injury legal process works. The following are some of the most common. For more detailed…
Many people who are involved in a car accident often feel pangs of panic in the moments following the crash. This can make it hard to concentrate and think clearly about taking the appropriate steps. The driver may have passengers and be concerned they are injured, or they may be focused on the damage their…