Virginia (VA) Personal Injury law firm news

Firm Attorney Featured in American Association of Justice Publication

Firm attorney Rick Shapiro represented a railroad worker who lost his battle with lung cancer after being exposed to diesel exhaust fumes, radioactive scrap, and asbestos while working for CSX railroad. Rick represented the railroad worker and battled CSX for over four years. The case eventually resulted in an $8.6 million jury verdict. The American Association of Justice, one of the most prestigious plaintiff's attorney organizations, featured Rick's legal battle in their June 2011 edition of "Experts and Evidence."

Our firm is proud of Rick's accomplishment. His multi-year battle with CSX exemplifies our commitment to getting justice for our clients.

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About the Editors: Shapiro, Lewis & Appleton is a Virginia injury law firm whose attorneys focus on personal injury and accident law and have handled hundreds of Federal Employers' Liability Act claims for railroad workers hurt or made ill while doing their rail jobs. We also have represented many people injured in train accidents. Please take a few moments to review our railroad injury case results. Our primary offices are in Virginia Beach and Hampton, VA, but we're ready to come to you anywhere in Virginia if you've been seriously hurt by someone else's carelessness.

Rick Shapiro and James Lewis have been included among the Best Lawyers in America since 2008, and have been named Virginia Super Lawyers for Personal Injury Law since 2010. Fewer than 5 percent of lawyers are chosen for this professional honor.

In addition, we were the first injury law firm in Virginia to join Primerus, a select group of highly ethical and 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 attorneys have even been included in the National Million Dollar Advocates Forum since 2009.

We would like to send you one of our free reports about railroad injury and FELA cases, including Dos & Don'ts When Injured at a Railroad: Your FELA Rights and What Railroad Claim Agents Agents Won't Tell You (But You Must Know).

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