While car accidents are common, most of us have limited experience in what to do after a collision occurs. Unfortunately, the immediate hours and days after are often crucial in collecting evidence, which will play an important role in your car accident claim. At our…
In a perfect world, drivers and pedestrians share the road in a respectful manner. Unfortunately, this isn’t always the case and far too many pedestrians are injured because vehicle drivers fail to take the precautions necessary to avoid these accidents. This fact was recently confirmed…
If you or a loved one was involved in a car accident caused by a DoorDash driver, contact a Norfolk personal injury lawyer with Shapiro, Appleton & Washburn to discuss your legal options. You may be able to pursue financial restitution for your harms and…
Children play hard and it is impossible for parents to prevent the injuries that are likely to occur as the result of their rough and tumble behavior. While many of these may be no more than minor bumps, bruises, or scratches, it is important to…
Virginia and states across the country have begun the reopening process since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown. As the states lift restrictions put in place and more businesses begin to open up, more people will be back on the roads. But after staying…
Spring and summer have traditionally been the months for construction on Virginia’s highways, streets, and roads. However, according to the National Highway and Traffic Safety Organization (NHTSA), work zones on roads across the nation have become increasingly dangerous for both workers and commuters. A work…
June has been designated as Elder Abuse Awareness Month. This has become even more critical given how nursing homes and assisted living facilities around the country have been impacted by the COVID-pandemic. According to federal statistics, more than 25,000 nursing home residents have died from…
A Virginia driver can be charged with an open container offense even if only their passenger has the bottle or cup of beer, wine or liquor. This matters to my Virginia personal injury and wrongful death law firm colleagues and I because it means that…
May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month here in Virginia and across the country, a good time to remind both motorcyclists and other drivers the role we all have in ensuring the safety of motorcycle riders. While most people tend to think as motorcycle accidents only…
Social media users have seen a variety of different challenges over the past several years. While many of them are for charitable causes, like the ice bucket challenge that raised money and awareness for the ALS Association, there have been just as many – if…
