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I asked a friend of mine...what attorney would he use [to handle a mesothelioma case] and he immediately said Rick Shapiro. He called Rick on his cell phone and explained our situation and handed me the phone. That connection to the law firm of Shapiro, Cooper, Lewis and Appleton began a relationship of trust and a sense of confidence that we had not experienced before. It was apparent to us that we had the right team fighting for our father.
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I was really happy with the work that John Cooper did on my auto accident case. We went to mediation and got the case resolved for a good amount which will let me do things to help my financial future like buying a house.

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This is a list of our firm's case results. 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/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.

Department Store Shelf Falls on Customer

SCL&A Staff: John M. Cooper, Attorney; Rosalyn Hughes, Paralegal; Vera Spurrier, Legal Secretary

Court/Date: Settled before suit in North Carolina, June 2008

Case Description: Falling shelf at store

Type of Injury: Injured shoulder requiring two surgeries

What Happened: Plaintiff was a customer in a Maxway store in Murfreesboro, North Carolina when a metal shelf fell down striking her in the shoulder. The incident was reported to the store’s management immediately. Plaintiff alleged that the shelf was not properly secured. One eyewitness was identified.

The injured person suffered a right shoulder AC separation and tear of the rotator cuff. Our client sought treatment which ultimately resulted in two surgeries on her shoulder. The exact amount of medical bills attributable to the accident was contested but was in the 10's of thousands of dollars.

Outcome: Settled for $120,000.00

Key Legal Strategy: John Cooper negotiated the case directly with in house counsel for the defendant company. We interviewed the doctor who had performed the surgeries to confirm what opinions he had as to what of her injuries and surgeries were caused by the accident. Negotiations also involved getting the health insurance company for the client to agree to a compromise of the amount of money it had to be paid back for the medical care received and claimed in the case. This increased the money in the client’s pocket at the end of the case.

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

Awarded: $120,000.00

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Main VA Office
1294 Diamond Springs Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
Phone: (757)-460-7776
Fax: (757)-460-3428
Toll Free: 1-800-752-0042

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Mill Point Center
101 Eaton Street
Hampton, Virginia 23669
Phone: (757)-788-8162

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101 E. Elizabeth Street
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
Toll Free: 1-800-752-0042

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DISCLAIMER: PLEASE NOTE THAT EVERY CASE IS DIFFERENT, AND THE VERDICTS AND SETTLEMENTS MENTIONED ON THIS WEBSITE, WHILE ACCURATE, DO NOT REPRESENT WHAT WE MAY OBTAIN FOR YOU IN YOUR CASE.