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Rick is a Virginia injury attorney who handles car accidents, medical malpractice, FELA, wrongful death, etc.

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6/23/2011
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Handling Amputation/Amputated Leg or Arm Personal Injury Cases in Virginia (VA)

People who suffer an amputation injury quite literally lose a part of themselves. Suddenly, the body in which they've lived their entire life is dramatically different, whether it is an arm, leg, or finger that they've lost.

As
Virginia and Carolina personal injury attorneys we understand that the person suffering the amputated or severed finger, thumb, toe or body part needs help addressing the psychological and emotional issues that can almost overcome a person suffering from such an amputation injury.

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Many patients grieve the loss of their limbs, and some struggle with feelings of low self-worth. Others question their ability to be as active as they once were. Something as simple as going swimming at a public pool can be hard for amputees.

We help clients address these issues and develop their case by gathering evidence by interviewing physical and occupational therapists. Each client has different needs and we work with the doctors who treat them as well as retaining life care planners to determine their future medical needs. As Virginia personal injury attorneys we know that a lot of the work is spent not just in the courtroom but doing things such as creating video interviews and charts to show expenses and losses of our amputation clients.

So where have our clients experienced these life-changing amputation accidents? Unfortunately there are many places that our clients have suffered an injury such as an accident at a place of work, accidents in a railroad yard, and cases that have also involved paralyzing/paralysis injuries as well as quadriplegia or paraplegia, and our Virginia Beach-based lawyers handle cases in West Virginia (WV), North Carolina (NC), South Carolina (SC), Kentucky (KY) and beyond.

Although suffering from an amputation accident is painful and difficult your legal process doesn't have to be. As experienced personal injury attorneys we will present your case in a way that maximizes your recovery in front of a jury.

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About the Editors: Shapiro, Lewis & Appleton is a Virginia (VA) injury law firm whose attorneys focus exclusively on personal injury and accident law. We have a proven track record in the court room, and you can review our case results to see for yourself. We have offices in Virginia Beach and Hampton, but we're ready to come to you anywhere in VA if you've been seriously hurt by the carelessness of another person or company.

Virginia injury lawyers Rick Shapiro and James Lewis have been recognized as among the 
Best Lawyers in America since 2008. Shapiro and Lewis have
 also been selected by the National Million Dollar Advocates Forum since 2009. Rick, Jim and Randy have been named Virginia Super Lawyers for Personal Injury Law (Jim since '06, Rick since '10, and Randy since '12). This is a prestigious recognition that only 5 percent of lawyers receive.

We were the first injury law firm in Virginia to join Primerus, a select group of highly ethical and respected law firms. Our Virginia Beach accident injury firm has the highest rating of AV from Martindale-Hubbell, a national lawyer ranking organization, which means we have a reputation for preeminent legal skill. 


We also 
offer free special reports and edit the Virginia Beach Injuryboard and Norfolk Injuryboard blog sites as a public information service.

Our attorneys have deep roots in Virginia and handle cases throughout the commonwealth including Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, Newport News, Hampton and Suffolk, VA. 


While no
t every injury case meets our criteria, we offer free initial confidential consultations, so call us toll free at (800) 752-0042. If you cannot get through due to the high call volume, please leave a voicemail and we will get back to you shortly. 

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