When a death is caused by the negligence of another, a wrongful death claim or lawsuit may be pursued on behalf of the survivors/beneficiaries of the deceased individual. Examples of incidents that could justify a wrongful death claim include: Defective or dangerous product Fatal assault, battery, or because of other crime Fatal vehicle accident caused…
Attorney Rick Shapiro put together an in-depth summary of North Carolina personal injury and wrongful death laws. This guide is intended to assist both prospective clients and attorneys unfamiliar with North Carolina tort law by providing answers to important legal questions. Read the In-Depth North Carolina Personal Injury Law Guide Here The guide answers questions…
Attorney Rick Shapiro has put together a comprehensive summary of Virginia tort law. He put this summary together as part of a major seminar for the Virginia State Bar where Rick presented to fellow Virginia attorneys about personal injury law. Read the Summary Here The summary of Virginia tort/personal injury law answers important questions like:…
There are many different types of injuries victims can suffer in a car accident, however, some types are more common than others. Studies and statistics have concluded that more than fifty percent of all car accident victims suffer some type of facial injury. At Shapiro, Washburn & Sharp, our Virginia car accident attorneys have represented…
One of the most common injuries sustained in car accidents is broken or fractured bones. Although many people believe a broken bone is different from a fractured bone, they actually mean the same thing. Fractured is just the medical term that is used. Types of Fractures There are three different types of fractures a car…