The National Safety Council (NSC) reports that in 2023, 5,375 large trucks were involved in fatal crashes, an 8.2 percent increase from 2022. About 114,552 large trucks were involved in crashes that resulted in injuries that year. A collision with a large commercial truck often results in catastrophic injuries, overwhelming medical expenses, and sometimes, long-term…
Going to a doctor can be a nerve-wracking experience, but on the whole, you probably expect competent, careful treatment. Most of the time, that’s what you get. Unfortunately, there are occasions when doctors or medical teams make mistakes. They may neglect to go through the standard procedures, fail to take your symptoms seriously, or provide…
If you were a railroad worker who was injured outside of the state of Virginia, or a passenger harmed in a train derailment in another state, you may wonder whether Shapiro, Washburn & Sharp can represent you. The short answer is yes—our experienced railroad attorneys do represent clients in railroad cases throughout the eastern United…
A recent study conducted by the American Automobile Association Foundation for Traffic Safety indicates that roughly 10 percent of all car accidents are caused by drowsy drivers. Statistics previously provided by the United States government attributed just 2 percent of car accidents to drowsy driving. Drowsy driving is responsible for approximately 109,000 injuries and about…
Losing a loved one is devastating under any circumstances, but if you believe that carelessness or negligence was involved, it can be even worse. You may feel confused and have many questions about how to proceed. In this sort of situation, understanding the role of Virginia’s medical examiner system is crucial to your search for…