Our firm is proud to be based in Virginia Beach, Virginia (VA) and many of our attorneys have deep connections to the Hampton Roads area. Below is some general information about one of the most beautiful and distinguished cities in VA.

Virginia Beach, VA is the most populous city in VA. The estimated population is 433,579 residents, according to the US Census Bureau 2009 data. Virginia Beach is also the 41st most populous city in the United States. The land area consists of 200 square miles, which breaks down to 1,715 persons per square mile.

The city of Virginia Beach, VA was created in 1963 and now features seven separate boroughs: Bayside, Blackwater, Kempsville, Lynnhaven, Princess Anne, Pungo and Virginia Beach.

Virginia Beach, VA is also part of the "Seven Cities of Hampton Road" which includes Chesapeake, Suffolk, Newport News, Norfolk, Portsmouth, and Hampton. The Hampton Roads region is also known as "America's First Region".

Virginia Beach is connected to I-64 via I-264, which runs from the oceanfront and links to Virginia's Eastern Shore region via the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel (CBBT), which is the longest bridge-tunnel complex in the world.

Here's a video featuring a short drive through a section of Virginia Beach, Virginia (VA)...


The city is served by the nearby Norfolk International Airport, and public transportation is offered by Hampton Roads Transit. Oceanfront trolleys are operated by VB Wave Trolley. Two major hospitals service Virginia Beach Virginia, Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital, and Sentara Bayside Hospital.

Virginia Beach has many notable characteristics, but the city is distinct due to the fact that it is the only major resort town on the Atlantic Coast in VA. Virginia Beach also has the longest pleasure beach in the world, according to the Guinness Book of World Records.

Virginia Beach also features the renowned Virginia Beach Boardwalk which includes 28 miles of swimming, fishing, boating and dining. There are over 208 city parks, major sporting events, and historical sites, including the Adam Thoroughgood House, in addition to those invigorating swims in the sparkling waters of the Atlantic Ocean.

    

About the Editors: Shapiro, Lewis & Appleton is a Virginia (VA) injury law firm whose attorneys focus exclusively on personal injury and accident law. We have a proven track record in the court room, and you can review our case results to see for yourself. We have offices in Virginia Beach and Hampton, but we're ready to come to you anywhere in VA if you've been seriously hurt by the carelessness of another person or company.

Virginia injury lawyers Rick Shapiro and James Lewis have been recognized as among the Best Lawyers in America since 2008. Shapiro and Lewis have also been selected by the National Million Dollar Advocates Forum since 2009. Rick, Jim and Randy have been named Virginia Super Lawyers for Personal Injury Law (Jim since '06, Rick since '10, and Randy since '12). This is a prestigious recognition that only 5 percent of lawyers receive.

We were the first injury law firm in Virginia to join Primerus, a select group of highly ethical and respected law firms. Our Virginia Beach accident injury firm has the highest rating of AV from Martindale-Hubbell, a national lawyer ranking organization, which means we have a reputation for preeminent legal skill. 

We also offer free special reports and edit the Virginia Beach Injuryboard and Norfolk Injuryboard blog sites as a public information service.

Our attorneys have deep roots in Virginia and handle cases throughout the commonwealth including Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, Newport News, Hampton and Suffolk, VA. 

While not every injury case meets our criteria, we offer free initial confidential consultations, so call us toll free at (800) 752-0042. If you cannot get through due to the high call volume, please leave a voicemail and we will get back to you shortly.