Wrongful Death in VA Archives - Shapiro, Washburn & Sharp

When is a Fatal Car Accident a Wrongful Death Case?

In 2022, 942 fatal car accidents led to the deaths of more than 1,000 people in Virginia. Losing a loved one is devastating under any circumstances, but the damage you experience can be even more heartbreaking when you learn that it was caused by someone else’s negligence. If another person’s negligence resulted in the death…

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Why Are Wrong-Way Driver Accidents Often Catastrophic?

When a driver enters a roadway from the wrong direction, it can easily result in a serious head-on collision, catastrophic injuries, and even death. Wrong-way accidents have some of the most severe consequences since they involve two vehicles traveling at high speeds and making direct contact with one another. A collision caused by a wrong-way…

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What is Loss of Consortium in a Virginia Wrongful Death Case?

Loss of consortium is a legal term that refers to an individual’s claim for financial compensation when an injury sustained by their spouse damages their relationship. For example, imagine you and your spouse are injured in a car accident through no fault of your own. Your injuries are fairly minor but your spouse’s injuries are…

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Gloucester Co., VA – One Killed in Rt 17 Motorcycle Accident

One person was killed and another was left in serious condition following a three-vehicle collision On Sunday, October 29th in Gloucester County. According to Virginia State Police, to fatal motorcycle accident took place in the area of Woods Cross Road and Route 17 at about 12:20 p.m.   Why are motorcycle accidents usually worse than car…

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