According to data collected by the National Safety Council (NSC), more than 45,000 people were killed in traffic accidents last year, an increase of almost 10 percent from the year before. This means that more than 120 people die each day – and more than 120 families lose a loved one in fatal crashes. Many…
Virginia Motorcycle Accident Lawyer Motorcycle accidents can be devastating, often resulting in severe injuries and significant financial burdens for victims. Pursuing damages in a motorcycle accident injury lawsuit is a vital step towards recovering the costs associated with medical treatment, lost wages, and the pain and suffering endured. According to national statistics, there are approximately…
According to national statistics, people who have used marijuana are 25 percent more likely to be involved in a car accident than drivers who don’t use marijuana. These statistics are even more alarming when combined with another set of statistics – the number of people who acknowledge driving after consuming marijuana increased by 47 percent…
Despite all the traffic laws that have been passed across the country, and despite all the PSAs educating the public, the rate of vehicle accidents continues to remain fairly steady each year. Victims of car accidents can and often do sustain injuries that leave them suffering from permanent disabilities and chronic pain. What legal options…
One of the most serious types of vehicle accidents that occur are those that involve pedestrians. Although all North Carolina car accidents can result in serious injury or death, pedestrians are particularly vulnerable to severe injury because there is nothing to protect them from the impact of a moving vehicle. At Shapiro, Washburn & Sharp,…