The legal doctrine of premises liability is one under which the possessor, occupier, or owner of a property may be held liable for any accidents that take place on their property. A subset of personal injury law, premises liability is applicable on both public and private properties in Virginia. The theory states that the occupier…
Imagine being told that the life of your child is only worth $2.6 million. Our Virginia Beach medical malpractice lawyers understand that the loss of a child is one of the most devastating events that any parent can experience, but when that loss is the result of a hospital medical error or mistake – by…
Shapiro, Washburn & Sharp is excited to announce that Attorney Richard N. Shapiro was recently recognized by Virginia Lawyer’s Weekly as one of Virginia’s GO TO Lawyers for Medical Malpractice. ‘Go To Lawyers’ for medical malpractice announced Rick and our firm have won verdicts and settlements that total more than $100 million. While that would…
Although most drivers try to be conscientious and responsible, accidents can and do still happen. If you were injured in an accident and the evidence says it was the other driver’s fault, you could be eligible to collect financial compensation. However, once the insurance company begins investigating, it occurs to you that you have a…
Losing a loved one due to the negligence or wrongful actions of another party is a profoundly devastating experience. In such tragic circumstances, surviving family members may seek justice and compensation through a wrongful death lawsuit. The following is a brief overview of how Virginia law addresses these types of cases. For more detailed information…