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.
Interest in skiing and snowboarding has risen over the years, becoming popular winter sports here in Virginia. However, they come with inherent risks. With accelerated interest in the exhilarating and potentially dangerous activity, there has been an increased number of personal injury cases stemming from…
Even a car accident that happens at low speed can exert enough force to cause injury to occupants inside the vehicle. One of the most common types of personal injuries suffered in crashes is bone fractures. Many victims who suffer fractures face surgeries, months of…
Shapiro, Washburn & Sharp is excited to announce that Attorneys Rick Shapiro and Eric Washburn have been recognized as two of the top personal injury attorneys by CoVa Biz Magazine and Coastal Virginia Magazine. This prestigious honor underscores their dedication to excellence in representing individuals…
Medication errors are a very serious form of medical malpractice. According to statistics from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the agency receives more than 100,000 reports each year about possible medication errors. These reports are filed by consumers, medical professionals, and even drug manufacturers.…
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…
Under Virginia law, every property owner has a duty of care to keep their properties safe for anyone invited on their premises. This applies to both residential and commercial properties. If a victim is injured because of a hazard while visiting the property, they may…