Virginia personal injury cases often require those involved to disclose sensitive and even uncomfortable personal details. This makes some accident victims reluctant to reach out to a personal injury attorney. Understanding what attorney/client privilege is and how it works can help put victims at ease. Are there any exceptions to attorney/client privilege? Communications with your…
A demand letter is an important document in a Virginia personal injury case. A demand letter that is well-written can have a considerable influence on the amount of financial compensation you ultimately recover. What is the purpose of a personal injury demand letter? There are plenty of websites that offer sample demand letters along with…
Two men were killed on Wednesday, October 11th when a dump truck and a pick-up truck collided at an intersection in Hampton. The accident took place at about 3:40 p.m. near the intersection of Aberdeen Road and West Pembroke Avenue. The two occupants of the pick-up truck died at the scene. They have been identified…
The personal injury law firm of Shapiro, Washburn & Sharp is proud to announce that Richard N. (Rick) Shapiro has been selected as a recipient of the National Board of Trial Advocacy (NBTA) 2023 President’s Award. Although many nominations were submitted from across the country, Rick was just one of eight attorneys chosen by the…
Although every personal injury case is unique, almost all of them are resolved through either a jury verdict or a settlement. While both of these act as conclusions to personal injury cases, there are many differences between them. What are the pros and cons of accepting a settlement? If you were injured in an accident…