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…
When you suffer any type of accident, it is important to get medical attention right away to protect against potentially serious personal injuries. Some of the most serious injuries have symptoms that take days or even weeks to appear and delaying treatment could result in dangerous complications. Traumatic brain injuries fall under this category and…
According to statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), every 10 seconds, someone in America is injured in a car accident. This means that each year, approximately 50 million victims sustain car accident injuries in the U.S. Injuries from car accidents can range from mild to catastrophic. One of the most devastating injuries…
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…
Accidents happen when you least expect them. As a result, you can be left with serious personal injuries. Even an otherwise minor incident can leave you with ongoing medical expenses while preventing you from working or participating in activities with family and friends. In many cases, these types of injuries occur as the result of…