Shapiro, Lewis & Appleton
All We Do is Injury Law
Car & Motorcycle Accident AttorneysBe sure to download our "Best Guide to Car Accident Injuries in Virginia" authored by injury attorneys in Virginia Beach, VA. The guide provides important tips and information about what you need to do after suffering a serious injury in a car wreck that was caused by someone else's carelessness.
Crashes Caused by TrucksAccidents involving commercial trucks can be very complex and you are usually going up against a big trucking company with well-trained claims adjusters. This is where our truck accident injury law firm enters the picture. We have taken truck injury cases all the way to a jury trial, using multiple experts, and we have handled such trials in multiple states. We understand their tricks of the trade and will fight to get the truck injury/accident compensation you need to pay for medical bills, lost wages, and permanent injuries and pain. Be sure to download our "Best Guide to Truck Accident Injuries." Learn about the different types of truck case insurance that may be available to recover damages and the federal requirements all truckers and truck companies must adhere to.
Medical Malpractice/Doctor MistakesIf you're looking for information from experienced Virginia Beach-Norfolk based Virginia medical malpractice attorneys, about hospital malpractice and surgical mistakes, definitely check out this page. We have free special reports you can download entitled "The Top 10 Tips from Experienced Medical Malpractice Lawyers" and the "Top 5 Surgical Errors and What You Can Do To NOT Become a Victim." Get these free reports and then take a moment to view our VA medical malpractice attorney videos and read our articles on this serious and complex area of Virginia personal injury law.
Brain Damage/Head InjuriesA traumatic brain injury (TBI) can have life-altering consequences and you need an experienced Virginia brain injury attorney to help you make it through. We obtained a 60 million dollar verdict in a Virginia state court in 2000--in a major Virginia brain injury case. A head injury or serious concussion can, in some cases, cause one to lose large chunks of memory, to have difficulty thinking or performing basic cognitive functions, and you may even suffer significant personality changes like long-term depression or irritability. If you suffered a TBI (head injury/closed head injury) in an accident that was caused by another person or company, check out this page to learn what legal options may be available to you. We know how to work with your medical doctors in order to prove brain injury cases in VA or beyond.
Railroad Injury/FELAOur law firm has represented numerous railroad workers injured on the job. In fact, we have earned the reputation as a fearless advocate for railroad worker's rights and taking on the big railroad companies. To learn more, check out our free consumer guides - "The Railroad Worker's FELA Rights" and "What Claim Agents Won't Tell You...But You Must Know."
All Serious Injuries
This page is filled with in-depth legal articles, blogs, and videos about serious injuries written by top Virginia personal injury attorneys and advises what you can do to ensure you are properly compensated (Amputated limbs, paralysis injuries, Electrocution/electrical shock, crane/forklift/boom injuries, workplace injuries, as well as many other sorts of serious injuries are covered). After you've had a chance to review the information on this page, take a moment to give our office a call at 1-800-752-0042 for a free, no-hassle consultation as to whether we can accept your type of claim. Or, you can fill out the quick contact form on the upper right column of the screen.
Dangerous Drugs & Devices/Product RecallsHundreds of prescription drugs, medical devices, and faulty products are recalled every year and people suffer horrific side effects as a result of the improper testing and marketing of defective medical and consumer products. If you or a loved one has suffered severe adverse effects from a prescription drug, medical device or faulty product, check out this page to learn what legal options may be available to you. In some instances, the drug or medical companies which produce these dangerous drugs and devices knew about the potential side effects or dangers and simply neglected to tell anyone. This is just plain wrong and we know how to hold these big companies responsible when they harm folks like you with unsafe medicines, defective medical devices or faulty products. Allow one of our Virginia FDA Drug Medical Attorneys to assist you with your loss.