Shapiro, Washburn, & Sharp

According to the U.S. Department of Justice, just under 95 percent of personal injury lawsuits settle before they go to trial. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, just under 95 percent of personal injury lawsuits settle before they go to trial. If the parties cannot reach an agreement, then the claim is litigated in court, and a judge or jury will decide the outcome. In Virginia, personal injury lawsuits are filed in either the General District Court or the Circuit Court. The following is a brief overview of the differences between the two. For more detailed information about your particular situation, call our office for details. #virginiabeachpersonalinjurylawyer

The story of a woman winning the annual Christmas tree-throwing competition in Ennis, County Clare, Ireland, has gone viral. But it’s not her status of being the champion for throwing a 5-foot Christmas tree further than anyone else in the competition that is causing her story to spread like wildfire – it’s the dismissal of her pending $823,000 car accident claim based on a photo taken of her “throwing form” (published in the local newspaper along with her name). As an experienced Virginia Beach personal injury attorney with over three decades of experience, this case is a good reminder of what not to do if you are involved in a personal injury case. What tips can we give any person with a valid personal injury claim pending? Click on the link to find out. #virginiabeachpersonalinjurylawyer

Shapiro, Washburn & Sharp Bright Futures Scholarship

SWS is excited to announce that our own Rick Shapiro and Eric Washburn are included in Virginia Lawyers Weekly List of Million-Dollar Jury Verdicts of 2023 for the $2.235 million wrongful death/medical malpractice verdict they were able to obtain for the family of a nurse who died from delayed diagnosis of hospital sepsis. Read more about the case here: https://lnkd.in/e8gpZGcU

Shapiro, Washburn & Sharp is excited to announce that Attorney Richard N. Shapiro was recently recognized by Virginia Lawyer's Weekly as one of Virginia's GO TO Lawyers for Medical Malpractice. Rick and his firm have won verdicts and settlements that total more than $100 million. While that would certainly be enough for anyone to hang their hat on, it’s but a piece of Shapiro’s professional pie: He is also a best-selling author of a thriller on Amazon and an inventor with 18 U.S. patents. Regularly arguing client appeals, Shapiro has appeared before four different state supreme courts. He is certified as a trial advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy and was selected in 2023 for its coveted President’s Award. Shapiro has litigated injury cases throughout the eastern United States, involving everything from trucking matters to medical negligence claims. He was twice elected chair of the Railroad Law section of the American Association for Justice and named president of the Railroad Accident Division of the National Trial Lawyers Association. Congratulations Rick!

Legal Examiner’s annual compilation of the 10 most important civil justice stories of the year was created by Virginia Beach, VA, attorney-author Richard N. (Rick) Shapiro and his research assistants, a Legal Examiner year-end tradition since 2012. #virginiabeachpersonalinjurylawyer

Legal Examiner’s annual compilation of the 10 most important civil justice stories of the year was created by Virginia Beach, VA, attorney-author Richard N. (Rick) Shapiro and his research assistants, a Legal Examiner year-end tradition since 2012. #virginiabeachpersonalinjurylawyer

It’s that time of year again when many parents search furiously in stores and online for the year’s “hottest” toy that their child fully expects Santa to deliver. Unfortunately, too many of these toys have the real potential to cause injuries – sometimes with tragic consequences. This is why, each year, the organization WATCH. (World Against Toys Causing Harm, Inc.) releases its 10 Worst Toys of the holiday season list. If your child has been injured because of a dangerous or defective toy, a Virginia Beach personal injury lawyer can explain what legal recourse your family may have. #virginiabeachpersonalinjurylawyer

Pharmaceutical drugs have greatly improved healthcare by treating various medical conditions and alleviating symptoms. However, like any medical intervention, pharmaceutical drugs are not without risks. Some individuals may experience adverse reactions or injuries due to medication, ranging from mild side effects to severe and life-threatening complications. The following article explores some of the most common types of pharmaceutical drug injuries and the importance of understanding and addressing them. If you have suffered an injury caused by a drug, contact a Virginia Beach personal injury lawyer for legal assistance. #virginiabeachpersonalinjurylawyer

In keeping with our firm’s dedication to advocating for accident victims and our commitment to the civil justice systems in the local communities we serve, our personal injury law firm is very proud to announce the Shapiro, Washburn & Sharp Bright Futures Scholarship. This scholarship is open to any student aged 16 to 18 years of age currently enrolled in an accredited high school in the five “sister” cities of Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Chesapeake, and Suffolk, and when submitting their essay has not yet obtained their high school diploma. Click on the link to learn more. #virginiabeachpersonalinjurylawyer