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Can a Hospital be Sued for Emotional Trauma?

When you check into a hospital for treatment of an illness or injury, you expect to receive the best possible care. Sadly, your nurse or physician failed to provide you with the accepted medical standard of care, and their negligence caused you additional harm, including emotional trauma. How do I build a case for emotional…

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What Does a “Free Consultation” Involve With an Attorney From Shapiro Washburn & Sharp, PC?

Almost all personal injury law firms offer free consultations to potential clients. This helps them learn about your accident and injuries and decide if you have a valid case with no strings attached. If someone else’s negligent actions were the direct cause of your injuries, you are entitled to receive compensation for your medical expenses,…

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Newport News, VA – Henry Appleby Killed in Pedestrian Accident on I-64

On Thursday, June 22nd, Virginia State Police responded to the scene of a fatal pedestrian accident in the westbound lanes of Interstate 64 near milepost 251 in Newport News. According to sources, the incident occurred at about 10:15 p.m.  Do Virginia drivers owe all pedestrians a duty of care? An initial investigation revealed that a…

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