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The Norfolk Legal Examiner provides coverage of personal injury and safety issues making headlines in Norfolk and Portsmouth, Virginia, and surrounding areas. You can find news stories and legal insights that matter to individuals, families, and communities.

Norfolk Personal Injury Lawyers Working for You

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…

By Richard Shapiro

/ 3 Dec 2024

Norfolk Personal Injury Lawyers Working for You

What to Do If You’re Injured by a Recalled Product

Manufacturers are responsible for creating products that are safe for public use. If you or a loved one was injured by a recalled product, you may be able to file a claim to recover your damages.

By Kevin D. Sharp

/ 19 Nov 2024

Can I Sue a Friend If I Was Injured in Their Home?

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.

By Kevin D. Sharp

/ 12 Nov 2024

Can I Sue a Friend If I Was Injured in Their Home?

Trampoline Park Injury: What If I Signed a Liability Waiver?

In Virginia, most pre-injury liability waivers are not enforceable. Find out why and how you may be able to recover your damages.

By Kevin D. Sharp

/ 5 Nov 2024

Trampoline Park Injury: What If I Signed a Liability Waiver?

Motorcycle Accidents and Inattentional Blindness

One of the most prevalent causes of motorcycle accidents is inattentional blindness, the phenomenon where individuals fail to notice unexpected objects or events when their attention is focused elsewhere.

By Andrew R. Stover

/ 30 Oct 2024

Motorcycle Accidents and Inattentional Blindness

Choosing the Right Nursing Home for Your Loved One

Preventing nursing home abuse is a critical concern for families when choosing a care facility for their loved ones. Unfortunately, elder abuse can occur in nursing homes, making it essential to take proactive steps.

By James St. Clair

/ 24 Oct 2024

Choosing the Right Nursing Home for Your Loved One

Rear-End Collisions and Whiplash Injuries

Although rear-end collisions are often just minor annoyances for the parties involved, they can and often do result in serious injury from the impact of one vehicle slamming into the back of the other.

By Andrew R. Stover

/ 16 Oct 2024

Rear-End Collisions and Whiplash Injuries

Pursuing a Norfolk Brain Injury Claim

Recovering damages from traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) can be a complex and challenging process, given the severity and long-term consequences of these injuries. TBIs can result from various accidents, including car crashes, falls, sports injuries, and workplace accidents.

By Kevin D. Sharp

/ 9 Oct 2024

Who Is Liable When At-Fault Driver Isn’t the Car Owner?

What happens if an at-fault driver was not driving their own vehicle when the accident happened? What if the vehicle was borrowed? Who is responsible then?

By Andrew R. Stover

/ 30 Sep 2024

Who Is Liable When At-Fault Driver Isn’t the Car Owner?

Where Do Pedestrian Accidents Occur Most Often?

Pedestrian accidents can have devastating consequences, often resulting in severe injuries or fatalities. It is estimated that almost 10,000 people are killed in pedestrian accidents each year.

By Eric Washburn

/ 25 Sep 2024

Where Do Pedestrian Accidents Occur Most Often?

Liability in a Norfolk Chain-Reaction Crash

Chain-reaction car crashes, also known as multi-vehicle accidents or pileups, are complex and often chaotic events that involve multiple vehicles colliding in a sequence. Establishing liability in such accidents can be challenging due to the interplay of various factors.

By Kevin D. Sharp

/ 16 Sep 2024

Liability in a Norfolk Chain-Reaction Crash

Sepsis and Medical Malpractice

Sepsis is a sometimes fatal complication of an infection that occurs when chemicals released into a person’s bloodstream to fight the infection trigger inflammatory responses throughout the body.

By Eric Washburn

/ 12 Sep 2024