When it comes to personal injury claims, understanding the defenses that can be employed is crucial for both plaintiffs and defendants. Personal injury claims can arise from various accidents and incidents, such as car accidents, slip and falls, defective products, and more. While plaintiffs seek compensation for their injuries and damages, defendants often employ several…
Rib injuries are a common occurrence, often resulting from a car accident or a fall. These injuries can range from minor bruising to severe fractures, and their recovery time varies depending on the type and severity of the injury. If you have suffered a rib injury in an accident caused by another party’s negligence, a…
Scarring and disfigurement caused by an injury can have significant physical, emotional, and psychological impacts on a person’s life. In many cases, the victim’s life is forever changed. Under Virginia law, a person who has suffered scarring and disfigurement in an accident caused by the negligence of another party may be entitled to compensation for…
Any type of accident can cause personal injuries. The time it takes to recover from those injuries depends on the circumstances of the incident. Some injuries may sideline a victim for a few days or a week before they are able to resume normal activities, while other injuries are more serious and require extensive medical…
There are many different types of injuries victims can suffer in a car accident, however, some types are more common than others. Studies and statistics have concluded that more than fifty percent of all car accident victims suffer some type of facial injury. At Shapiro, Washburn & Sharp, our Virginia car accident attorneys have represented…