It is common for the Virginia Beach personal injury attorneys at Shapiro, Washburn & Sharp to work with other law firms on cases that originated with that firm to help their client recover on a personal injury case. When this happens, the relationship with the other firm is usually referred to as a “referral” or…
If you have been injured in a car accident, not only are you likely dealing with the pain and recovery of those injuries, but you also may be dealing with the insurance companies, both your own and the at-fault driver’s, as well as stressing about the medical bills that may be starting to pile up…
In any Virginia personal injury case (i.e., car, motorcycle, pedestrian, or slip and fall accident), there is one person who is repeatedly made the focal point of the injury victim’s case: the “reasonable person.” The injury victim’s entire case for compensation rests on what this “reasonable person” would have done in the situation the allegedly…
When an individual sustains an injury in the workplace, their first recourse for compensation is typically through workers’ compensation insurance, which provides benefits regardless of fault (in most situations). However, there are circumstances in which a third-party claim may also be pursued in addition to or instead of a workers’ compensation claim. A third-party claim…
Under Virginia law, landlords have a legal obligation to maintain safe premises for their tenants. The legal concept of “premises liability” holds landlords accountable for ensuring that the property they rent is safe and free from hazards that could cause harm to tenants, visitors, or guests. If a landlord fails to live up to his…