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.

Navy Man on Motorcycle Rear-Ended by Inattentive Driver of SUV

Case Description: A man suffered serious leg and spinal disc injuries when the driver of an SUV rear-ended him as he sat a stop light on his motorcycle

Court: Virginia Beach Circuit Court

What Happened: An SUV vehicle rear-ended a man sitting at a red light on his motorcycle. The motorcyclist, an active-duty member of the U.S. Navy, was treated at the emergency room for bilateral lower leg and back injuries, and a CT scan was performed of his head to rule out brain trauma. A separate MRI revealed that the morcycle rider had suffered a herniated intervertebral thoracic disc, the treatment of which required physical therapy and epidural steroid injections.

Key Legal Strategy:Getting Navy records and records from the U.S. Department of Veteran's Affairs can be challenging. Doing so often requires close cooperation between the lawyer and the client, as well as a bit of patience. One key in this case was figuring out what, if any, permanent injury or chronic symptoms the client would face, so as to be sure that the settlement took into account medical expenses for treating any ongoing problems caused by the wreck.

Outcome:USAA Insurance Agency agreed to a settlement of $50,000.

Awarded: $50,000

About the Editors: Shapiro, Lewis & Appleton is a Virginia injury law firm which focuses on personal injury and accident law and our attorneys have experience handling motorcycle accident cases. Check out this case result involving a motorcycle and a pickup truck. Our primary office in based in Virginia Beach but we're ready to come to you anywhere in Virginia, including Hampton, Portsmouth, Newport News, Norfolk, Chesapeake and Suffolk, VA, if you've been seriously hurt by someone else's carelessness.

Rick Shapiro and James Lewis have been included among the Best Lawyers in America since 2008 and have been named Virginia Super Lawyers for Personal Injury Law since 2010, an honor fewer than 5 percent of attorneys receive. Lawyers with our firm have also been selected by the National Million Dollar Advocates Forum since 2009.

In addition, we were the first injury law firm in Virginia to join Primerus, a select group of highly ethical, respected law firms. Our VA accident 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.

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