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: The results are specific to the facts and legal circumstances of each of the clients' cases and should not be used to form an expectation that the same results could be obtained for other clients in similar matters without reference to the specific factual and legal circumstances of each client's case.

Railroad Injury/FELA

• $8.6 Million Jury Verdict for Railroad Worker Wrongful Death Case

Awarded: $8.6 Million

• $1.5 Million for Railroad Bridge Worker Left With Limp After Leg Was Crushed

Awarded: $1.5 million

• Shoulder Injury requiring surgery for Locomotive Engineer

Awarded: The Jacksonville, Florida State Court jury returned a $978,000.00 verdict in favor of TA against the railroad.

• Locomotive Engineer with Shoulder and Knee Injuries

Awarded: Several days before court-ordered mediation, the parties arrived at a settlement of $950,000.00.

• Railroad Conductor gets back injury due to fall in ballast depression

Awarded: The case was settled for $900,000

• Railroad conductor/back injury-surgery/Safety Appliance act Violations

Awarded: $825,000.00

• Railroad Engine Battery Explosion/Fumes - Breathing/Chemical Injuries

Awarded: Confidential

• Locomotive Engine Fire causes Rail Engineer right arm and wrist surgery

Awarded: The case was settled at mediation for $700,000.00

• Rail Conductor receives back injuries as a result of Train-Truck Crossing Collision

Awarded: A $650,000.00 jury verdict. (Note: the jury verdict was twenty times larger than what the insurer offered just before trial).

• Rail yard injury - rotator cuff surgeries on conductor

Awarded: $600,000

• Knee Injuries and Low Back Injuries to Railroad Engineer

Awarded: On the morning of trial, the passenger railroad settled with MM for $350,000.00. The case proceeded to jury verdict against the trucking defendant and a $564,000.00 verdict was returned. (Under Virginia law, a credit in favor of the trucking company was then applied, so that MM's gross recovery as to all parties was $564,000.00).

• Heavy lifting injury - ticket agent-clerk

Awarded: $450,000 settlement (Settlement monies will be used by WG and his family to allow him to retrain for a lighter type of job outside the railroad industry)

• Back and Neck Injuries to Rail Conductor due to Derailment, faulty switch

Awarded: The case was settled during suit for $370,000.00

• Rail Conductor gets Career Ending Injury due to Bad "Drawhead"

Awarded: Settled for $367,000.00 before trial.

• Back Injury to rail conductor operating a "derailler"

Awarded: The case settled for $333,000.00.

• Amtrak Worker Slips on Ice in Richmond, Virginia (VA). Two Knee Surgeries.

Awarded: Case settled after extensive negotiation with Amtrak about what the claim was worth for approximately $150,000.00.

• Railroad-Roadway Crossing Accident - Car Passengers Injured

Awarded: The firm settled the claims against State Farm/driver for $50,000.00 and $29,000.00 and settled the claims against Norfolk Southern for $32,000.00 and $22,000.00. Each settlement was approved under the infant settlement provisions of Virginia law.

• Railroad Conductor Neck Injury and Surgery from a Motor Vehicle Accident

Awarded: Confidential Settlement Satisfactory to Client.

• Multiple Asbestos-Mesothelioma Cancer Settlements-Railroad companies
• Railroad Employee Recovers Confidential Sum for Injuries Suffered in a Lifting Injury
• West Virginia Supreme Court Reinstates Railroad Engineer’s Mesothelioma Wrongful Death Suit, Ruling Railroad’s Release Of Claims Was Void
• Conductor Back Injury-Railroad Engine Stairwell Light Not Working-Regulation Violation Proved

Awarded: Confidential Sum

• Settlement for Injured Rail Worker Reached with CSX and Amtrak

Awarded: Amtrak Engineer Settles His Injury Claims With Trucking company, Amtrak and CSX Arising From Amtrak Derailment

• Railroad Conductor Who Suffered Paralysis and Quadriplegia After Being Struck by Train Engine

Awarded: Confidential multimillion settlement

• Railroad Conductor/Diesel Fume Asthma/Lung Disease
• Amtrak FELA Railroad Injury Appeal Won for Injured Police Officer
• $309,000 Settlement for Track Worker Who Suffered Back Injury

Awarded: $309,000.00

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About the Editors: Shapiro, Lewis & Appleton is a Virginia (VA) injury law firm whose attorneys focus exclusively on personal injury and accident law. We have a proven track record in the court room, and you can review our case results to see for yourself. We have offices in Virginia Beach and Hampton, but we're ready to come to you anywhere in VA if you've been seriously hurt by the carelessness of another person or company.

Virginia injury lawyers Rick Shapiro and James Lewis have been recognized as among the Best Lawyers in America since 2008. Shapiro and Lewis have also been selected by the National Million Dollar Advocates Forum since 2009. Rick, Jim and Randy have been named Virginia Super Lawyers for Personal Injury Law (Jim since '06, Rick since '10, and Randy since '12). This is a prestigious recognition that only 5 percent of lawyers receive.

We were the first injury law firm in Virginia to join Primerus, a select group of highly ethical and respected law firms. Our Virginia Beach 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. 

We also offer free special reports and edit the Virginia Beach Injuryboard and Norfolk Injuryboard blog sites as a public information service.

Our attorneys have deep roots in Virginia and handle cases throughout the commonwealth including Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, Newport News, Hampton and Suffolk, VA. 

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