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Four Common Causes of Car-Train Accidents at Railroad Crossings
Description: Railroad crossing accidents routinely lead to serious injuries or loss of life. Our personal injury firm has represented clients who were hurt in these types of accident and have noticed common causes that contribute to the accident. This article discusses those common causes. To learn more, click here.
Who Should I File My Injury Claim Against After an Airplane Accident - The Pilot or the Manufacturer of a Defective Part?
Description: Download our free consumer report about what you need to do after suffering an injury in an airplane accident. Also take a moment to view our videos and read our in-depth legal articles.
Some regional airlines have used car parts in their airplanes. These infractions are a major issue and completely unacceptable. To learn more, please continue reading...
Description: Regional airlines overwork their pilots and put your life at risk. It's a serious issue that needs to be addressed by the FAA.
Virginia (VA) enters the modern era regarding boating licenses
Description: One of the biggest running jokes in the state of Virginia is that a 14-year-old can operate a 68-foot yacht, without any license whatsoever, but the same 14-year-old cannot operate a jet ski without a license. This may sound crazy but it is true.
Boating accidents and injuries in Hampton Roads, Virginia (VA)
Description: With the fun of boating comes the responsibility for knowing the rules of the water just like a motorist needs to know the rules of the road. Recreational boaters need to be familiar with lots of safety requirements, including the use of life preservers and when to yield the right of way to a passing boat.
Boat/Yacht/Jet Ski-PWC Accidents-Virginia, West Virginia, North/South Carolina Personal Injury Lawyers discuss PWC/jet ski and boating accidents and injuries
Description: Unfortunately, the explosive growth of PWC/jet ski use has led to more personal injuries and even deaths due to PWC/jet ski and boat collisions and accidents. This article by our Virginia (VA)/Carolina personal injury lawyers explores PWC safety and insurance coverage issues.
Helicopter Pilot charged with flying under the influence
Description: Florida man scares many and receives criminal charges for flying his helicopter while intoxicated during Peanute Festival.
Boat Capsizes in the Chesapeake Bay of Virginia Killing Two Fishermen
Description: According to an article in the Virginian Pilot, a 3-to 4-foot wave struck the side of an 18 foot boat, stalling its engine before it overturned in the Chesapeake Bay on Wednesday, January 14, 2009.
Was Someone You Know in an Airplane Accident?
Description: Hopefully, you will never experience the trauma of being involved in an airplane accident or crash. However, if someone you know has been through such a disaster, the aviation/aircraft injury lawyers at Shapiro, Cooper, Lewis & Appleton can help you get accurate and honest answers to your airplane crash questions.
Airplane Crashes Are Serious Accidents and Could Cause Serious Injury
Description: Because I am a licensed private airplane pilot, I have access to a tremendous amount of information regarding airplane crashes throughout the United States. It will come as no surprise that most of these crashes produce serious personal injuries or death for the occupants of the airplane. Aircraft crashes do not produce “fender benders.”
High School Student Develops Device to Prevent Plane Crashes
Description: Just days after the emergency landing on the Hudson River in New York of a US Airways jet due to what has been widely thought to be caused by birds clogging the engines, a high school senior in North Carolina presented her science project: “Deflection Over Disaster; Metal Deflection Devices to Prevent Airplane Engine Destruction”.
Plane crashes into NC home, pilot and passenger injuries not serious
Description: Plane crash in NC, plane crashes into home, pilot and passenger without serious injury
Virginia, West Virginia, North/South Carolina Personal Injury Lawyers Discuss Aviation/Airplane/Aircraft Accidents and Injury Claims
Description: Aviation/Aircraft/Airplane Crash Accidents-Virginia, West Virginia, North/South Carolina Personal Injury Lawyers who handle aircraft accidents, and one of our personal injury lawyers is a pilot.