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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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Brain Injuries And Virginia Motorcycle Accidents

As many well know, Virginia motorcycle riders are far more likely to suffer traumatic brain injuries (TBI) than any other type of vehicle driver. Motorcycles do not offer their riders a cage of protection, like cars and trucks, and likewise motorcycle do not strap in their riders to keep them from ejecting from their vehicle. Finally, since motorcycles operate on only two wheels, the vehicles are more prone to losing balance, flipping, and skidding out of control.

For all of the above reasons, motorcycle helmets are required by law in the state of Virginia. Still, while safety experts have determined that motorcycle safety helmets save the lives of hundreds of bikers each year, they still do not prevent all motorcycle head injuries. Though a safety helmet will minimize damage and often prevent a fatality, a large number of motorcycle accident victims in Virginia suffer a traumatic brain injury or head injury during their crash.

The range of seriousness of traumatic brain injuries is quite large. One motorcycle crash victim may never lose consciousness during the wreck, but notice over the next few weeks that he has trouble concentrating, suffers from headaches, or suffers from short-term memory issues. Another motorcycle rider may suffer a serious brain injury, one that leaves him in a coma and requires months of rehabilitation. These more serious head injuries can involve paralysis, personality changes, behavioral problems, speech problems, cognition problems, and other issues. It is impossible to say on a case by case basis how fully each patient will recover from their head injuries.

About the Editors: Shapiro, Cooper Lewis & Appleton is a law firm which focuses on injury and accident law and we have experience handling traumatic brain injury and closed head injuries. In fact, our firm received, what was then, the largest verdict in Virginia history in a brain injury case. We also have a blog focused exclusively on topics related to brain injuries and head wounds.

Our firm is based in Virginia Beach, though but we're ready to come to you anywhere in Virginia if you've been seriously hurt by someone else's carelessness. While not every injury case meets our criteria, we off a free, initial confidential injury case consultation, so call us toll free at 1-800-752-0042. If you cannot get through due to high call volume, please leave a voicemail and we will return your call promptly.

Rick Shapiro and James Lewis were included among the "Best Lawyers in America" 2010 Edition, and along with attorney John Cooper, were named Virginia "Super Lawyers" For Personal Injury Law (2010 Ed., less than 5% of lawyers are chosen), and selected by the National Million Dollar Advocates Forum (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 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.

Our injury attorneys also host an extensive injury law video library on Youtube . Furthermore, our lawyers proudly edit the Virginia Beach Injuryboard and Norfolk Injuryboard as a public information service.

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1294 Diamond Springs Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
Phone: (757)-460-7776
Fax: (757)-460-3428
Toll Free: 1-800-752-0042

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Hampton, Virginia 23669
Phone: (757)-788-8162

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