Wrongful Death in VA Archives - Page 2 of 128 - Shapiro, Washburn & Sharp

What are the Categories of Damages and Losses That Can be Recovered in a Virginia Civil Wrongful Death Case?

The sudden loss of a family member is more than simply tragic and overwhelming, it can also put a family in financial jeopardy: from hospital bills covering care administered prior to the death to funeral and burial expenses and lost income, the unexpected costs relating to a Virginia wrongful death often put families in dire…

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The Exploration of Private Autopsies in Virginia

What is a Private Autopsy? Private autopsies can play a critical role in wrongful death or medical malpractice cases or claims. Private autopsies are unique in that they are specially requested postmortem examinations used to determine the cause of death conducted by a pathologist rather than an employee from the coroner’s office.  A family member…

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Virginia Beach, VA – Fatal Pedestrian Accident on Virginia Beach Blvd

On Tuesday, June 27th, the eastbound lanes of Virginia Beach Boulevard were shut down between Rosemont Road and Lynn Shores Drive as officers from the Virginia Beach Police Department responded to the scene of a fatal pedestrian accident.   Who can I turn to for help after my pedestrian accident? According to local sources, the accident…

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