Personal injury claims for children involve unique considerations due to their legal status as minors and their inability to make legal decisions or enter into contracts independently. When a minor is involved in a personal injury claim, the settlement process requires special attention to ensure their best interests are protected. There are certain elements of…
Brain Injury Lawyer Virginia Beach If you or a loved one suffered from a traumatic brain injury (TBI) in an accident, how long do you have to file a brain injury claim? We recently handled a claim like this in which our clients were rear-ended at a red light in Virginia Beach. The mother and…
Under the Virginia medical malpractice law, is there an exception to the statute of limitations for minors? Yes, there are some significant exceptions that parents need to be aware of. If your child has been injured, it is critical to consult with a medical malpractice lawyer to ensure you do not lose your opportunity to…
Personal injury and medical malpractice are complex areas of law that usually require the assistance of an attorney specializing in the area of law to help navigate the legal system. However, when the victim in the case is a minor child, the process can be even more confusing, especially regarding how long the child and/or…
Every personal injury case has the potential to be challenging, but when minors are involved, the chances for complications are much higher. At Shapiro, Washburn & Sharp, we have handled personal injury cases for plaintiffs of all ages. The involvement of a minor does indeed make a case more complex, but our attorneys have the…