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You went above and beyond the call of duty for an attorney.
I like to deal with people who are honest and who keep their word. You are that kind of straight shooter.
I would recommend Mr. Shapiro and his staff to other persons who have a personal injury and need help with their situation as I did.
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.
She returned my calls promptly and everyone at the office was courteous and helpful.
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.

Gallbladder Surgery Error

WHAT HAPPENED: Client was 60 year-old gentleman in reasonably good health but for the fact that he had diabetes. He was admitted to the hospital to have his right toe treated and while he was there, he developed symptoms of gallbladder disease. Tests revealed that he needed his gallbladder removed and he was operated on shortly thereafter. The doctors who operated on him did not properly identify the structures leading to and from the gallbladder and after nearly seven hours of surgery, they concluded that they could not successfully perform the procedure. Shortly after the surgery was completed, tests were run which revealed that the surgeons had mistakenly cut the client's common bile duct resulting in bile leaking into the client's abdomen. The surgeons who botched the surgery promptly transported the client to a major teaching institution where his injuries were repaired through an elaborate re-working of the client's digestive system.

KEY LEGAL STRATEGY: As soon as we were retained, the surgeon who performed the repair on the client's abdomen was consulted to make sure we had a clear understanding what mistakes had been made by the original surgeons. Thereafter, two very highly-qualified surgical experts were retained to testify that the original surgeons had committed malpractice. Their opinions could not be effectively attacked by the defense. A mediation was conducted that resulted in the insurance company paying the client for his injuries.

Awarded: $425,000

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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

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

North Carolina Office
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.