How many times has this happened to you: You’re driving down the interstate and the car in the lane next to you pulls into your lane as if your vehicle wasn’t even there. When this happens, one of these scenarios is what usually follows: You see the vehicle before it hits your vehicle and are…
Under North Carolina law, if you are injured due to the actions or behavior of another party, you may be able to file a personal injury claim against that party for compensatory damages. Examples of different types of injury claims are vehicle accidents, medical malpractice, defective or dangerous products, premises liability, and railroad/FELA injuries. There…
Most people have complete trust in their doctor. After all, our doctors are responsible for our health and well-being so having that trust is crucial. Unfortunately, doctors sometimes make mistakes, and those mistakes can mean a matter of life and death – literally. At Shapiro, Washburn & Sharp, our Virginia personal injury attorneys have been…
For years, drunk driving was a major focus of law enforcement and public safety officials in the effort to prevent potentially fatal car accidents and injuries. While still a common concern on roads in North Carolina and throughout the country, attention has broadened as drugged driving becomes an increasing factor in these types of accidents….
When a person is injured in a vehicle accident that was caused by another party or parties, Virginia law states that they are entitled to file a claim for relief of the financial damages the injuries have caused. In the majority of cases, this car accident claim is filed against the insurance company that issued…