One of the most potentially devastating injuries accident victims can suffer is brain injuries. What many victims do not realize, however, is that even a minor injury to the brain can leave a victim with long-term effects. Multiple studies have found that these effects can have a significant impact on a victim’s life. Recently, it…
Car accidents are so common today, the majority of them do not even make the local news anymore. But as any crash victim can attest, the impact injuries from a car accident can have on your life can be overwhelming. If you have been injured, consider contacting a North Carolina car accident lawyer to discuss…
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…
At Shapiro, Washburn & Sharp, we have been representing accident victim families for more than three decades in wrongful death lawsuits. Although we understand that no amount of money will ever make up for the tragic death of a loved one, we also find that these legal actions often help the families reach closure, while…
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…