Shapiro, Washburn & Sharp is excited to announce that Virginia Beach personal injury lawyer Rick Shapiro has authored The Legal Examiner national news Top 10 2024 Civil Justice Stories. Shapiro has been writing the annual top 10 list every year for the past 12 years: Top 10 Civil Justice Stories of 2024: Part I Top…
Understanding the defenses that can be employed is crucial for both plaintiffs and defendants in personal injury claims. These claims can arise from various accidents and incidents, such as car accidents, slips and falls, defective products, and more. While plaintiffs seek compensation for their injuries and damages, defendants often employ several defenses to mitigate their…
Virginia insurance companies are only required to pay medical bills out of liability insurance coverage when their policyholder is liable for an accident. An at-fault driver with proper insurance coverage will have a minimum of $25,000 to cover a bodily injury claim, which includes medical expenses. Since personal injury lawsuits tend to be a lengthy…
A legal doctrine known as contributory negligence can prevent injured victims from obtaining financial compensation if they contributed as little as 1% to their accident. In other words, if you, in any way, contributed to your injuries, you could be ineligible to pursue a claim against the other involved party. Contributory negligence is a harsh…