One of the most common concerns injured people bring up after a car accident is whether a preexisting condition will hurt their chances of getting a fair settlement. It is a reasonable concern, and insurance companies count on victims not fully understanding the answer. The short version is this: a prior injury does not eliminate…
If you are dealing with lingering back or leg pain after a car crash, an experienced Outer Banks car accident lawyer may be one of the first professionals you call for guidance. At Shapiro, Washburn & Sharp, we routinely help injured drivers and passengers throughout the Outer Banks and coastal North Carolina who are struggling…
Winters here in Virginia are getting harder and harder to predict. We don’t get big snowstorms as often as they do up north, and, for those of you who don’t like snow, that might seem like a good thing. Unfortunately, having milder winters also comes with its own set of problems. When you live somewhere…
The U.S. Department of Transportation says that about 300 to 400 people die each year in crashes caused by drivers traveling the wrong way on the road. These collisions make up only a relatively small share of all traffic deaths, but they are extremely serious and often lead to death or major injuries. You cannot…
If you were injured in an accident with a self-driving vehicle, you’re probably wondering: who’s actually responsible? The accident can be confusing because you don’t know whether to pursue a claim against a company, a manufacturer, or even another driver. Self-driving technology is no longer science fiction. These vehicles are already on our roads, and…