Shapiro, Lewis & Appleton
All We Do is Injury Law
Interested in working with us? Call us on 1-757-460-7776 or fill out this quick form and we will contact you within 24 hours!
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.
Attorneys: Jim Lewis, Emily Mapp Brannon
Paralegals: Denell, Legal Assistant: Melissa
Where:
Norfolk, VA Circuit Court
What Happened:
Our firm represented a child who suffered shoulder dystocia, a permanent arm injury during birth. The claim was brought against a nurse-midwife who assisted the child's mother at birth. A jury determined the nurse's negligent care was the cause of the child's arm injury.
The jury awarded the child $2.3 million and $60,000 to the mother for reimbursement of medical expenses. Jim fought hard to get as much compensation as possible since this child's life will be changed forever due to the injury. Just think, this child may never be able to play sports because of the negligent care provided at birth.
Awarded: $2.3 Million