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Shapiro, Lewis & Appleton

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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.

Rear-End Car Accident Injury: Beat Insurance Company's Best Offer

Case Descrition: A man injured in a rear-end accident had to take the at-fault driver's insurance company to court in order to receive compesation for his injury claims that covered all his accident-related medical bills.

Firm Attorney: Emily Mapp Brannon

Court/Date: Portsmouth General District Court/May 11, 2010

What Happened: This case arose from a rear-end collision that caused our client moderate injuries and minor property damage to his vehicle. Our client received treatment for his injuries for a little under three months. For reasons we still cannot figure out, the insurance company for the at-fault driver refused to compensate our client for all his accident-related medical bills. Instead of accepting the too-low offer and moving on, Brannon convinced the client to take his case to court in hopes of gaining a recovery higher than the insurance company's claims settlement offer. 

Key Legal Strategy: The client went to court, represented by Brannon.  Lately, insurance companies are refusing to pay even on claims they have no legitimate grounds for refusing.  For this reason, you must pick an attorney who knows how to try a case so you can pursue litigation to receive the compensation you deserve.

Outcome: Brannon was able to beat the insurance company's settlement offer by $6,500, securing an award of $13,000 for her client. This case is a prime example of why an injured accident victim should hire an attorney who is willing to battle in court when necessary.

Awarded: $13,000




 

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About the Editors: Shapiro, Lewis & Appleton is a Virginia Beach, VA-based injury law firm whose attorneys focus on personal injury and accident law and we have handled thousands of car accident, truck wreck, and motorcycle crash cases. Check out our case results to see for yourself.

We've handled car accident cases throughout Virginia including Richmond, Fairfax, Alexandria, and the Hampton Roads region including Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Hampton, Portsmouth, Newport News, and Suffolk.

Our primary office is in Virginia Beach at the intersection of Diamond Springs Road and Northampton Boulevard. We also have an office on Eaton Street in Hampton. All of our accident injury attorneys were raised in Virginia and have deep roots with the community.

Our Virginia injury law firm has been recognized as one of the best injury law firms in Virginia by U.S. News & World Report since 2010. Rick Shapiro and James Lewis have been listed on the National Million Dollar Advocates Forum since 2009 and included among the Best Lawyers in America since 2008. Rick and Jim were named Virginia Super Lawyers for Personal Injury Law since 2010, an honor fewer than 5 percent of lawyers receive. In addition, we were the first injury law firm in Virginia to join Primerus, a select group of highly ethical and respected law firms.

We also offer free special reports on distracted driving and the Best Guide to Car Accident Injuries in Virginia.

While not every injury case meets our criteria, we offer a free, initial confidential injury case consultation, so call us at 1-800-752-0042. If you cannot get through due to high call volume, please leave a voicemail and we will get back to you shortly.