Practice Areas
- Nursing Home Abuse
- Personal Injury and Automobile Accidents
- Medical Malpractice
- DUI, Traffic and Criminal Law Defense
- Business Litigation
- Divorce
Blog 
Nursing Home Abuse
- Is the multistate nursing compact putting our Virginia elders at risk?
- Virginia nursing home supervisor refuses to take blame for abuse
- Beware sweet-talking financial abusers targeting elders in Virginia
- Eye Opening Facts about Virginia Elder Abuse & Neglect
- Questions for suspected cases of Virginia elder abuse / neglect
Personal Injury and Automobile Accidents
- What you need to know about Virginia’s MOVE OVER law
- Club Patron Sues After Slip on Spilled Drink
- Virginia Beach Man Killed by Garbage Truck
- Tidewater area drivers: Beware, more Toyota recalls!
- Victim's Family Files Suit Against Winery and Market for Their Role in DUI Automobile Accident
Medical Malpractice
- Suit Filed for Veteran's Suicide, Lithium Could Have Prevented
- More heparin deaths? Yes, its true.
- Joint Commission Targeting Children Medication Mix-Ups
- Finding The Best ER For Your Child
- Why Free Drug Samples Are a Bad Idea
DUI, Traffic and Criminal Law Defense
- Info for drivers facing a drunk driving charge in VA Beach or Norfolk
- Government Estimates Millions Drive While Drunk in U.S. Each Year
- Changes to "Move Over" law effective July 1, 2010
- National "Click It or Ticket" campaign begins today
- Special license plates for convicted DUI offenders?
Business Litigation
General Observations
- I Love China
- International Paper Co., Franklin, VA.
- Leonid Brezhnev
- Health Care Reform and GM
- Cap and Trade
General
- Hampton Roads Traffic Increases and Accidents Decrease
- Transitioning from Nursing Home to Independent Living
- Chesapeake installs red-light cameras
- Hotel Held Liable in College Student Drowning
- Turning 65 and Medicare
Firm News
Virginia Drivers: Another Toyota Recall (Corolla, Matrix)
Posted on 8/30/2010
Record $677 Million Nursing Home Abuse Verdict
Posted on 8/29/2010
Excessive speed cited as factor in serious Virginia Beach car wreck
Posted on 8/27/2010
Manslaughter charges for three DUI related Norfolk car crash deaths?
Posted on 8/26/2010
Virginia Beach driver accused of DUI deaths in crash pleads guilty
Posted on 8/25/2010
More elder abuse scams target vulnerable Virginia citizens
Posted on 7/31/2010
Virginia Nursing Home Administrator embroiled in abuse complaints
Posted on 7/31/2010
Norfolk VA car & bicycle accident leaves cyclist injured
Posted on 7/29/2010
Virginia Beach car wreck kills one and injures three others
Posted on 7/27/2010
Virginia Beach police officer, civilian taken to hospital after crash
Posted on 7/27/2010
Firm Library
Nursing Home Abuse
- How to File a Nursing Home Abuse Complaint in Virginia
- Suspect financial elder abuse? Your local Virginia bank teller could be an unexpected ally
- Nursing home abuse and neglect in Virginia – a bigger problem than anyone realizes
- Virginia Elder Abuse: It Can Happen Anywhere
- Fighting for the Rights of Nursing Home Residents: the Healthcare Bill Targets Elder Abuse
Personal Injury and Automobile Accidents
- Virginia Car Wreck Victims & Broken Bones / Fractures
- Chesapeake Residents: Are You Ready for Red Light Cameras?
- Virginia Crash Victims: What You Need to Know About Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI)
- What three mistakes could WRECK your Virginia auto accident claim?
- Virginia motorists: What does the MOVE OVER law mean for you?
Medical Malpractice
- Why is Heparin Killing Babies?
- Website Allows Consumers to Compare Hospitals
- Special Rules for Virginia Medical Malpractice Cases
- Has Your Doctor Committed Medical Malpractice?
- How Medical Mistakes are Costing U.S. Healthcare $8.8 Billion
DUI, Traffic and Criminal Law Defense
- Can the Virginia bar or restaurant where you were drinking be held responsible for your DUI?
- What to expect after a Virginia DUI arrest
- Virginia DUI Attorney: Why you need to FIGHT HARD against DUI charges
- The high stakes of a DUI conviction in Virginia
- Virginia's Move Over/Slow Down law regarding emergency vehicles
Divorce
General
Practice Areas
Nursing Home Abuse
The attorneys at the Norfolk, Virginia based Michael S. Weisberg, P.C. have dedicated the last 30 years of their careers to defending men and women in Virginia who have been victims of abuse and neglect. We strongly believe that in cases of nursing home abuse and neglect you and your family need time and space to recover, and to that end we pledge to do everything in our power to fight for the compensation and justice you deserve. Please contact us today to find out how we can protect the rights of your loved one who has been injured by nursing home abuse or neglect.
Personal Injury and Automobile Accidents
There were over 33,000 automobile accidents in the Portsmouth, Virginia district in 2005, and half of them resulted in bodily injury or death. Accident victims have rights under the law that are not openly addressed by insurance companies, and Michael S. Weisberg, P.C. makes sure that their clients are aware of any and all eligible compensation that could be made available to them.
Medical Malpractice
Since medical malpractice has become a political talking point, the rules have a tendency to change from year to year. Michael S. Weisberg, P.C. has years of experience in medical malpractice cases, and has made sure that his knowledge and standards are in step with this evolving section of the law. He routinely confers with some of the foremost medical experts in America on behalf of his clients, and can make the damages and suffering of his clients easy to understand.
DUI, Traffic and Criminal Law Defense
Drunk driving arrests, traffic violations, and criminal charges are all confusing and terrifying events to go through. If you have been accused, it is crucial to have experienced defense. It can be the difference between making sure that your rights are respected and finding yourself facing serious fines or even jail time.
Business Litigation
Businesses can and do face all types of legal issues, from contract disputes and corporation dissolution to antitrust and copyright claims. Michael S. Weisberg has the knowledge and skill that is required to help business owners negotiate outcomes that help instead of verdicts that hurt.
Divorce
While the divorce rates in Virginia have mirrored the national average and dropped slightly over the past decade, divorce is still an inevitable fact of life. If you are facing a divorce, Michael S. Weisberg can give you the counsel you need, even if you think the split will be an amicable one.
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Norfolk, VA 23510
Phone: (757) 622-7740
Fax: (757) 533-9223
Toll Free: (800) 690-0235
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FAQs
Personal Injury and Automobile Accidents
- My accident has happened recently, although an insurance company is already offering me a check. Should I accept it?
- How long will it take for my case to be complete?
- Is it a good idea to handle the case myself without a lawyer?
- What is my case worth?
- When do I have a personal injury claim?
Medical Malpractice
- Do I need to obtain a complete set of my medical records relating to the medical malpractice?
- What will the attorneys fees cost?
- What if my doctor was negligent in my treatment, but I still need medical care?
- How frequently are medical malpractice cases settled?
- Do doctors have a duty to tell the patients of every possible risk associated with a medical procedure?
DUI, Traffic and Criminal Law Defense
- Will a traffic court's determination of guilt or innocence affect the outcome of my civil suit for personal injury?
- If I am guilty of the charge, shouldn't I plead guilty and pay the fine?
- Do you guarantee that my case will be successful?
- I have been asked to sign some forms by the police officers. What should I do?
- When should an attorney be present with me?
Business Litigation
- What fee schedule is employed for a class action?
- What effort will you put in to my case?
- How does mediation differ from arbitration?
- What are the alternatives to litigation?
- What is involved in litigating a business matter?
Divorce
- If your spouse is in the military and you have been married less than ten years, do you have any rights to the military pension?
- How to choose the best divorce lawyer for myself?
- One parent’s interaction with children decreases significantly if a custodial parent moves away with the children. How to prevent a custodial spouse from moving away with the children?
- How likely is it for a father to retain custody of the children?
- Can I and my spouse use the same attorney for our divorce for the purpose of saving money?