When you purchase auto insurance, you should feel safe and secure, knowing that, if you are involved in a Virginia car accident, you will be protected, but what if that isn’t the case? What if your auto insurance company misleads you and lures you into a false sense of security? What if they are actually…
If you wish to operate a motorcycle in the state of North Carolina—or even ride on the back of someone else’s motorcycle, you are required to wear a helmet. North Carolina is just one of many states that mandate the use of a helmet for anyone who operates or rides on a motorcycle. The debate…
There are many different types of injuries victims can suffer in a car accident, however, some types are more common than others. Studies and statistics have concluded that more than fifty percent of all car accident victims suffer some type of facial injury. At Shapiro, Washburn & Sharp, our Virginia car accident attorneys have represented…
One of the most common injuries sustained in car accidents is broken or fractured bones. Although many people believe a broken bone is different from a fractured bone, they actually mean the same thing. Fractured is just the medical term that is used. Types of Fractures There are three different types of fractures a car…
Anyone who has suffered an injury to the back or neck can attest to how painful the injury can be. Even a seemingly minor injury can have a serious impact on a victim’s quality of life while they recover, including surgery, chronic pain, physical therapy, and loss of motor function. In severe cases, a victim…