Virginia Personal Injury Archives - Shapiro, Washburn & Sharp

What Are the Long-Term Effects of Brain Injuries?

Each year, March is designated as Brain Injury Awareness Month, a period dedicated to raising public consciousness about the prevalence, causes, and consequences of brain injuries. Throughout this month, various organizations, healthcare professionals, advocates, and survivors work together to educate communities, promote prevention strategies, and support those affected by brain injuries. Brain injuries can occur…

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What Recourse Do I Have if My Claim is Undervalued?

As a matter of practice, car accident claims are commonly undervalued by insurance carriers. This allows them to pay out the smallest amount of financial compensation possible to victims. In most cases, there is a considerable difference between the insurer’s initial settlement offer and the amount an experienced Virginia Beach car accident lawyer is able…

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What Does a Railroad Worker Need to Prove in a Mesothelioma or  Asbestos Lung Cancer Claim Against the Railroad?

Mesothelioma is a rare and aggressive type of cancer that develops in the tissues lining a person’s lungs. It is solely caused by exposure to microscopic airborne asbestos fibers and is wholly preventable through workplace safety to control or eliminate asbestos-containing products.   Sadly, railroads such as CSX, Norfolk Southern, and many others continued using…

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