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.

Car Accident-Death of Minor/Child-Wrongful Death Settlement

Court/Date: Eastern Shore, Virginia - 2007

HSCLA Staff: Randall E. Appleton, attorney,Becky Wyatt, legal assistant, Herbert Wooten, investigator

 What Happened: Plaintiff was operating a motor vehicle which was struck by the defendant’s vehicle resulting in serious injuries to the client and the unfortunate death of her infant son.

Key Legal Strategy: Counsel examined the scene of the collision, obtained numerous photographs, inspected our client’s vehicle and interviewed the trooper in charge of the investigation of the wreck. A lawsuit was initiated very quickly to maximize our ability to subpoena information held by third parties. Both cases were settled early on in the litigation for the maximum amount available under the applicable insurance policies.

Awarded: Confidential Sum

About the Editors: Shapiro, Lewis & Appleton is a Virginia injury law firm whose attorneys focus on personal injury and accident law and have experience handling wrongful death cases. We have offices in Virginia Beach and Hampton, VA, but we're ready to come to you anywhere in Virginia if your family member or loved one was killed as a result of someone else's carelessness.

Rick Shapiro and James Lewis have been named to the National Million Dollar Advocates Form since 2009 and listed among the Best Lawyers in America since 2008. Shapiro and Lewis have also been named Virginia Super Lawyers for Personal Injury Law since 2010. Fewer than 5 percent of lawyers are chosen for this professional honor. In addition, ours was the first injury law firm in Virginia to join Primerus, a select group of highly ethical and respected law firms.

Our VA personal 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.

While not every injury case meets our criteria, we offer free initial confidential case consultations, so call us toll free at (800) 752-0042. If you cannot get through due to high call volume, please leave a voicemail so we can return your call.