Between an explosive political climate and a global pandemic, the ins and outs of the U.S. justice system are more convoluted than ever before. If you are looking for more help on the latest changes in the legal system, you will find it here.
If you were recently injured in a Virginia Beach car accident through no fault of your own, you need to reach out to a skilled Virginia Beach car accident attorney from Shapiro, Washburn & Sharp as quickly as possible. Doing so will ensure that a…
Car accidents generally occur due to reckless driving by other motorists. Failure to follow traffic rules and regulations puts everyone at risk, and one of the most dangerous driving behaviors is running red lights. In fact, according to statistics from the Insurance Institute for Highway…
Over the past several years, there has been an increase each year in the number of fatal truck accidents that occur. According to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), one of the most critical reasons for this increase is due to rising speed limits. In…
Never events are medical mistakes that are easily identifiable, preventable, and pose serious to severe consequences for the victim. They are also a warning of a major issue regarding safety protocols at the hospital or medical facility where they occur. According to multiple studies, more…
Tire defects are one of the most common – and most dangerous – situations a driver can face. Defective tires put everyone on the road in danger. More than 500 people die each year in tire-related crashes. A defective tire can burst without any warning,…
As baby boomers continue to age, the number of nursing home residents will increase. Tragically, this also means that the number of nursing home abuse and neglect cases will also rise. According to statistics from the National Center on Elder Abuse, one in 10 seniors…
The purpose of a personal injury claim or lawsuit is to make the victim “whole” again, the way they were before the accident. This means the at-fault party is liable for any medical expenses for injury treatments and lost wages if the victim cannot work…
Wrong-way crashes are a harrowing phenomenon on roads and highways, often resulting in devastating consequences due to their sudden and unexpected nature. These accidents occur when a vehicle travels in the opposite direction of traffic flow on a divided highway or freeway. They are typically…
Second Impact Syndrome (SIS) is a rare but life-threatening condition that can occur if a second traumatic brain injury (TBI) is sustained before the brain has fully recovered from a previous injury. According to the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, SIS results from acute, often…
Letting other people drive you around can sometimes be a disconcerting experience, especially in situations like taxis and limos, in which the driver is a complete stranger. Fortunately, the state of Virginia imposes extra duties on these types of transportation services, which the law refers…
