Under Virginia law, every property owner has a duty of care to keep their properties safe for anyone invited on their premises. This applies to both residential and commercial properties. If a victim is injured because of a hazard while visiting the property, they may…
Medication errors are a very serious form of medical malpractice. According to statistics from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the agency receives more than 100,000 reports each year about possible medication errors. These reports are filed by consumers, medical professionals, and even drug manufacturers.…
It is not uncommon for the Norfolk personal injury lawyers at Shapiro, Washburn & Sharp to work with other law firms on cases that begin with their firm to help their client successfully recover on a personal injury case. When this happens, the relationship with…
On September 25, 2024, pharmaceutical company Pfizer announced the global recall of the sickle cell disease (SCD) medication Oxbryta (voxelotor). This, due to new clinical data suggesting those taking the drug experienced an increased risk of vaso-occlusive crises (blocked blood flow) and death from stroke.…
Pedestrian accidents can result in life-altering injuries and significant physical, emotional, and financial challenges for victims. When a pedestrian is struck by a motor vehicle, the consequences can be severe due to the stark size and speed differences between a person on foot and a…
About 39 million people require medical attention for a variety of personal injuries every year. Shapiro, Washburn & Sharp has advocated for injured clients for over 35 years. At our firm, we only practice personal injury law and represent the victims, never the at-fault parties.…
Under Virginia law, every property owner has a duty of care to keep their property safe for anyone invited to their premises. This applies to both residential and commercial properties. If a victim is injured because of a hazard while visiting the property, they may…
San Joaquin County, CA — A suspected DUI driver caused a devastating head-on collision early Wednesday morning January 8, 2025, approximately 13 miles north of Tracy, according to CBS13. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) reported that the crash occurred just after 12:30 AM on Highway…
We have reached the top five civil justice stories of 2024. This is Part II of Legal Examiner’s annual compilation of the 10 most important civil cases of 2024, created by Virginia Beach, VA attorney-author Richard N. (Rick) Shapiro and his research assistants, a year-end compilation tradition…
Oakdale, CA – A motorcycle crash occurred Saturday afternoon, January 2, 2024, on South Stearns Road near State Route 120, according to KCRA. Emergency crews were dispatched to the scene around 1 PM, and initial reports indicate that serious injuries may have resulted from the…
