According to national statistics, more than 250,000 people die each year because of medical errors. Medical errors are now considered the third leading cause of death in this country, behind heart disease and cancer. Many people do not realize that it is not just doctors who can be sued for medical malpractice, but the hospitals…
According to national statistics, hit and run drivers are responsible for the deaths of more than 1,500 victims each year. It is almost impossible to imagine that a driver who has hit someone with their vehicle would just flee the scene, leaving the victim hurt and in need of medical help. Tragically, this is a…
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…