It was just another regular work day in Virginia until the unexpected happened—you were injured. You may wonder: Is workers’ compensation my only option? In most cases, the simple answer is “yes.” But not always! Our Virginia Beach personal injury attorneys understand the nuances of Virginia law regarding workers’ compensation. We will be happy to…
When there is a legal conflict between parties, it is often settled through civil litigation. Civil litigation can involve financial, business, and accident liability conflicts. At Shapiro, Washburn & Sharp, our legal team focuses entirely on personal injury law and helping victims and their families get the financial compensation they are entitled to under the…
If you’re going through the process of filing a claim after a personal injury, one important factor in maximizing the settlement of your case is knowing how to build what is commonly called a demand packet or settlement demand materials. What should be included in that demand packet to make sure you’ll receive the compensation…
Recovering compensation after a car accident is not always easy. In some cases, the other driver’s insurance company works quickly, resolves the issues of fault and damages relatively quickly, and all parties are able to move on without any significant delays. But in most cases, the insurance companies drag their feet and can keep a…
A Virginia personal injury case has two parts: the pre-suit phase and the lawsuit phase. These stages represent different approaches to resolving a personal injury claim and have distinct characteristics. These two phases represent different approaches to resolving the case. Since approximately 95 percent of all personal injury cases are settled before ever reaching a…