Eric Washburn is an experienced personal injury attorney with dual licensure in Virginia and North Carolina. Eric has spent the majority of his life calling Virginia’s Hampton Roads region his home. He graduated from Bishop Sullivan Catholic High School, presently located in Virginia Beach. Eric attended James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia and graduated with a B.B.A. in Finance. Following several years of working in the information technology field, Eric aspired to become a lawyer and obtained his law degree from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Lansing, Michigan.
Reckless driving is one of the leading causes of car accidents, leading to severe injuries, fatalities, and significant property damage. When reckless driving is the cause of an accident, the legal implications for the at-fault driver and the victim can be complex. Victims of reckless…
Distracted driving continues to be a major cause of accidents, injuries, and fatalities on the road, making April an important month for bringing attention to this dangerous behavior. April is officially recognized as Distracted Driving Awareness Month, a time dedicated to educating the public about…
At Shapiro, Washburn & Sharp, our Virginia Beach personal injury lawyers solely focus on representing accident victims. In fact, our firm’s slogan is, “All we do is injury law.” Many of our clients have similar questions about how the personal injury legal process works. The…
While there is much discussion about physical injuries from a car accident, there is not a lot of information about the emotional trauma that many people deal with when they have been in a crash. Many people who have been in car accidents – especially…
When you suffer an injury, seeking medical care promptly is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your health and your legal rights. However, many people delay medical care for various reasons—whether the injury doesn’t seem serious at first, they don’t…
One of the most common types of crashes is rear-end collisions. Even in low-speed rear-end crashes, a victim can suffer a serious injury. At Shapiro, Washburn & Sharp, our Norfolk car accident attorneys have successfully represented many victims who have suffered whiplash, brain injury, and…