One of the most common types of crashes is rear-end collisions. Even in low-speed rear-end crashes, a victim can suffer a serious injury. At Shapiro, Washburn & Sharp, our car accident attorneys have successfully represented many victims who have suffered whiplash, brain injury, and other significant injuries in what appeared to be a minor crash….
Many insurance companies now offer lower rates for customers who basically give up personal information by installing “telematic devices” that track and monitor how the customer drives. If the customer is a safe and defensive driver, they are rewarded with lower rates on their insurance bills. Telematic devices are installed diagnostic port which is usually…
When a death is caused by the negligence of another, a wrongful death claim or lawsuit may be pursued on behalf of the survivors/beneficiaries of the deceased individual. Examples of incidents that could justify a wrongful death claim include: Defective or dangerous product Fatal assault, battery, or because of other crime Fatal vehicle accident caused…
According to a recent investigation by USA TODAY, regulators have allowed thousands of nursing homes across the country to ignore federal staffing rules by going an entire day and night without a registered nurse on duty. Out of 15,428 nursing homes in the U.S., 11,757 of them had fewer nurses and aides than were required…
Many people who fly for travel suffer some level of anxiety when it comes to getting on those planes. What they may not realize is that they have a much higher risk of sustaining personal injuries in vehicle accidents on their way to and from the airport or even at the airport itself. Virginia is…