Shapiro, Washburn & Sharp - Portsmouth, VA

Four Decades of Exclusive Personal Injury Advocacy in Portsmouth

Taking on powerful corporate insurance carriers requires proven courtroom capability. Established in 1985, Shapiro, Washburn and Sharp has dedicated four decades exclusively to representing injured individuals and grieving families. From client facilities on Crawford Street in Portsmouth and throughout Virginia and North Carolina, the firm operates under a clear principle: all we do is injury law. Managing partners Rick Shapiro, Eric Washburn, and Kevin Sharp bring over one hundred years of combined experience, having recovered hundreds of millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements across the Tidewater region.

Core Personal Injury and Catastrophic Harm Practice Areas

Insurance carriers frequently attempt to minimize legitimate claims. When accident victims need a lawyer urgently to protect evidence and establish liability, the firm provides aggressive advocacy across core areas:

Car and Motor Vehicle Collisions

Collisions along Route 164 and the Downtown Tunnel regularly cause severe physical trauma. As experienced car accident lawyers, the firm investigates collision sites, retrieves vehicle telematics, and demands full compensation for medical care and lost income.

Commercial Truck Accidents

Wrecks involving eighteen-wheelers involve federal safety regulations and multiple corporate policies. Serving as assertive truck accident lawyers, the team analyzes driver logs and maintenance records to prove motor carrier negligence.

Railroad Worker Injuries and FELA Claims

Injured railroad employees are protected under federal FELA statutes. Widely recognized in railroad injury law, the firm has obtained landmark multimillion-dollar trial verdicts, advocating for workers who suffered career-ending harm.

Medical Malpractice and Negligence

Substandard healthcare treatment can cause catastrophic injuries. Serving as diligent medical malpractice lawyers, the team works with medical specialists to prove surgical mistakes, misdiagnoses, and hospital errors.

Slip and Fall and Premises Liability

Property owners are legally required to maintain secure premises. As knowledgeable slip and fall injury lawyers, the practice holds commercial operators accountable for hazardous walkways, wet surfaces, and poor lighting.

Catastrophic Injury and Wrongful Death

When negligence claims the life of a family member, surviving relatives endure devastating loss. Serving as compassionate wrongful death lawyers, the firm seeks full accountability, recovering funeral costs and lost financial support.

Why Clients Choose Shapiro, Washburn and Sharp

• Tier 1 Best Law Firm Ranking: Named a Tier 1 Best Law Firm for personal injury and railroad litigation continuously since 2010.
• Pure Contingency Fee Basis: Clients pay zero upfront retainers; attorney fees are collected only when compensation is won.
• Super Lawyers Recognition: Firm partners consistently honored on the Virginia Super Lawyers list and rated AV Preeminent.
• Multimillion-Dollar Verdicts: Record-setting jury outcomes, including a historic forty-six million dollar trial verdict.

Consult an Experienced Portsmouth Injury Attorney

Do not allow insurance adjusters to devalue your recovery. Those seeking to find a lawyer who exclusively litigates personal injury claims with proven success can rely on Shapiro, Washburn and Sharp. Contact the Portsmouth office today to arrange your free consultation.