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This is a list of our firm's case results in Virginia (VA) and beyond. We can't guarantee you'll receive the same results, but we can guarantee we'll work tirelessly on your behalf and try to obtain the jury verdict or settlement you deserve.

DISCLAIMER: Please note that every case is different and these verdicts and settlements, while accurate, do not represent what we may obtain for you in your case.

$215,000 Settlement for Car Accident Victim Who Suffered Shoulder Injury

Case Description: A driver who suffered a hypoglycemic event rear-ended another vehicle, causing ashoulder injury to the victim

Firm Attorney: Emily Mapp Brannon

LocationVirginia Beach, VA

What HappenedOur client was involved in a rear-end car wreck
 in Virginia Beach, VA. The at-fault driver reportedly suffered a hypoglycemic event, passed out, and slammed into our client's car. As a result, our client suffered a serious shoulder injury.

Key Legal StrategyOur attorney subpoenaed the at-fault driver's medical records and DMV report. It turned out that the at-fault driver had a history of car accidents caused by his medical condition and that he was well aware he could suffer a hypoglycemic event while driving. 


Outcome
Upon learning of this evidence, a settlement was reached for a $215,000. The funds helped our client with medical expenses, rehabilitation and the pain and suffering associated with a seriously injured shoulder.

Awarded: $215,000




 

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About the Editors: Shapiro, Lewis & Appleton is a Virginia Beach, VA-based injury law firm whose attorneys focus on personal injury and accident law and we have handled thousands of car accident, truck wreck, and motorcycle crash cases. Check out our case results to see for yourself.

We've handled car accident cases throughout Virginia including Richmond, Fairfax, Alexandria, and the Hampton Roads region including Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Hampton, Portsmouth, Newport News, and Suffolk.

Our primary office is in Virginia Beach at the intersection of Diamond Springs Road and Northampton Boulevard. We also have an office on Eaton Street in Hampton. All of our accident injury attorneys were raised in Virginia and have deep roots with the community.

Our Virginia injury law firm has been recognized as one of the best injury law firms in Virginia by U.S. News & World Report since 2010. Rick Shapiro and James Lewis have been listed on the National Million Dollar Advocates Forum since 2009 and included among the Best Lawyers in America since 2008. Rick and Jim were named Virginia Super Lawyers for Personal Injury Law since 2010, an honor fewer than 5 percent of lawyers receive. In addition, we were the first injury law firm in Virginia to join Primerus, a select group of highly ethical and respected law firms.

We also offer free special reports on distracted driving and the Best Guide to Car Accident Injuries in Virginia.

While not every injury case meets our criteria, we offer a free, initial confidential injury case consultation, so call us at 1-800-752-0042. If you cannot get through due to high call volume, please leave a voicemail and we will get back to you shortly.