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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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Frequently Asked Questions

Below are some initial questions many clients have when they first contact Shapiro, Cooper Lewis & Appleton, P.C.. The questions below may address many initial concerns you may have. If you don't find the answers here, you should contact us for answers to questions specific to your case. The consultation is free.

Slips, Trips & Falls

Q: What if my slip and fall injury was on my landlord's property, at work, or at a public mall? How does the location affect the legal process?

A: Usually, property owners have liability insurance in the event someone is injured on their property.

You need to speak with an attorney regarding the severity of the injury and whether liability is in question. An experienced attorney, like those working for Shapiro, Cooper, Lewis, & Appleton would investigate and research who the responsible party is, and get details about the insurance coverage of the other party or their carrier that they may not be willing to provide to you directly.

A location where a slip and fall injury can commonly occur is an apartment building. If the slip and fall injury occurred in a common area where the landlord has control such as a hallway, parking lot, elevator, etc. the landlord may be liable.

On the other hand, if the tenant who slipped and fell created the danger such as leaving items around the stairwell and it impedes another individual, then the tenant is liable.

As a tenant, you may be liable for injuries if someone slips on a loose and worn-down carpet in your apartment. Nevertheless, the landlord may share responsibility if they were aware of the loose carpet and failed to fix it.

Do not hesitate to make a claim against your landlord for fear of disturbing the relationship or facing eviction. This is a good reason why you need to get an injury lawyer to handle the matter more objectively.

Injuries at the workplace potentially have additional complications. In some instances, you can't sue your supervisor. For example, in Virginia, workers compensation is the primary source of financial compensation for an employee injured on the job, but filing a lawsuit against your employer is prohibited. However, the worker can collect workers compensation and sue a third party whose negligence contributed to the injury.

A slip and fall injury at a public mall could be challenging when trying to determine who is at fault. This is because there are various levels of ownership and management. For example, there may be a store owner, a mall management company, and a corporate ownership entity. Again, an experienced attorney would be extremely helpful in determining which entity or company is at fault.

About the editors: The motto at Shapiro, Cooper, Lewis, & Appleton law firm is simple -"All we do is injury law." We hope you were able to find the answer to your injury query. If not, please review our Virginia Accident Lawyer FAQ Library for additional information. If you'd like to speak to an actual attorney about your potential injury claim for free, please contact our office at 1-800-752-0042.

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Case Results

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.

Car & Motorcycle Accidents

Motorcycle Passengers Recover $1,512,000.00

Awarded: $1,512,000.00

Rear Ender-Neck/Cervical Fusion Surgery, Lost Income and Earnings
Pedestrians Struck by Automobile Recover $540,000.00

Awarded: $545,000.00

Car Accident-minivan-knee surgery
Crosswalk Accident With Broken Leg Settles For $227,000.00

Awarded: $227,000

Crashes Caused by Trucks

MACK truck-trailer-wreck/leg fractures
Truck-Train crossing collision-back injuries
Automobile Accident Causing Coma and Paralysis

Awarded: Counsel settled with the motorist's insurer, and then with two additional underinsurance carriers for a total settlement of $600,000 which constituted all available insurance.

Collision Between Two Big Rigs Creates Fireball

Awarded: Case settled at mediation for $450,000.00, from the parked truck’s insurance, plus additional monies and concessions from the client’s workers’ compensation insurer

Virginia Automobile Accident

Awarded: The case was settled for $350,000.00 without the necessity of a trial.

Medical Malpractice/Doctor Mistakes

Retained Surgical Sponge and Subsequent Complications

Awarded: $425,000.00 Settlement

Failed Back Surgery

Awarded: The case was settled before the trial for 1.25 million dollars.

Failure to Diagnose/ER Doctor/vascular incident (aortic aneurysim)

Awarded: $700,000.00

Gastric Bypass (stomach stapling) Surgery complications

Awarded: $550,000.00 settlement during mediation.

Gallbladder Surgery Error

Awarded: $425,000

Railroad Injury/FELA

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
Railroad Engine Battery Explosion/Fumes - Breathing/Chemical Injuries

Awarded: Confidential

Brain Damage/Head Injuries

Gas Station Worker Pinned In building-train derailment, brain injury

Awarded: $46,000,000, with Interest 60 Million

Brain Injury To Railroad Engineer Caused By Exploding Valve on Engine (verdict)

Awarded: $365,000.00

Wrongful Death

Wrongful Death-Car Struck By Tractor Trailer

Awarded: $2,400,000.00

Car Accident-Death of Minor/Child-Wrongful Death Settlement
Wrongful Death settlements-Asbestos/Mesothelioma Cases

Slips, Trips & Falls

Fiberglass Ladder Defect-Knee Injury/surgery-Bauer brand
Insurance Adjuster Recovers $150,000.00 for Injuries Sustained at Local Restaurant

Awarded: 150,000.00

Skiing/Ski Lift Operator Negligence-Knee/Leg Injury
Department Store Shelf Falls on Customer

Awarded: $120,000.00

Trip & Fall, Foot/Leg Injuries at a Virginia Restaurant

Awarded: Confidential Settlement

All Serious Injuries

Personal Injury/Partial Loss of Eyesight-Bar/Restaurant/Nightclub Lack of Security- $500,000.00 VA Settlement

Awarded: $500,000

Factory worker thumb amputation/finger & hand injuries - defect prod.

Awarded: $750,000.00

Pilot Suffers Electrical Shock Injury At Hotel Ending Commercial Pilot’s Career--Settlement Soon Before Federal Court Jury Trial

Awarded: 1.5 Million Settlement For Electrical Shock Injury to Hotel Guest/Pilot

Other

Faulty Product - Fiberglass Stepladder Failure

Awarded: Ultimately, the parties all submitted to mediation carried out by a retired judge. The case was resolved for $375,000.00, with part paid by both Bauer and AT&T.

Skiing Accident

Awarded: The case was tried and the jury returned a verdict for $150,000.00, plus interest and costs. No settlement offer was ever made before the verdict.