Drunk driving is a grave and persistent issue that continues to be a leading cause of car accidents and injuries across the United States. In Virginia, approximately 30 percent of all traffic fatalities each year are caused by drunk drivers. Despite the well-documented dangers and legal consequences, people continue to make the reckless decision to…
The primary difference between a settlement and a verdict is that one involves both parties coming to a satisfactory financial arrangement without going to court and the other involves a jury trial. The Hampton personal injury attorneys at Shapiro, Washburn & Sharp have been recovering maximum financial compensation for our clients by both taking cases to trial and by settling…
Personal injury cases are founded on the legal theory of negligence. This theory is comprised of four distinct elements, all of which must be proven before you can recover compensation for your damages. Fault, which is the correlation between the defendant’s actions or inactions, and the injuries sustained by the plaintiff, is one of these elements….
You’ve just been injured in a car accident, you are unable to work and have medical bills stacking up, and you just found out your insurance claim was denied. Unfortunately, a lot of car accident victims find themselves in this distressing situation. Although the insurance company has the right to deny your claim, they are…
As the life expectancy of Americans continues to rise, the need for safe and good-quality senior living facilities also increases. While many families are forced to place their elderly loved ones in nursing homes, many others turn to assisted living facilities. Assisted living is for people who need help with daily care but not as…