Many people are familiar with the concept of a personal injury lawsuit. Following an auto accident or another incident that causes an individual to suffer serious injuries, an injured victim may bring a legal claim against the party responsible for the accident to try to collect compensation for his or her medical bills, lost income,…
A new Virginia law that took effect on Jan. 1, 2022, will soon double the minimum liability coverage drivers who are licensed in the state must carry. A small increase has been introduced for this year, and the full impact of the law will be felt in 2025. Liability coverage applies when driver injures or…
Since 1985, the Shapiro, Washburn & Sharp law firm has been helping injured clients get maximum compensation for their injuries, securing millions in settlements and verdicts. Unlike some law firms, we focus on personal attention to help you get through the traumatic experience of mounting medical bills, lost wages, and dealing with stingy insurance adjusters….
When an accident victim files a personal injury lawsuit against the party or parties that were responsible for the accident, there is a process that the claim usually goes through before the case actually goes to trial, if at all. In many accident claims, the victim’s attorney and the at-fault party’s insurance company will usually…
The key to the success of any personal injury lawsuit is the amount of evidence the victim has that will show the negligent behavior of the at-fault party and how that behavior resulted in the victim’s injuries. The strongest evidence a Virginia personal injury attorney can use on behalf of the victim is direct evidence….