2008 - Shapiro, Washburn & Sharp

Slip, Trip and Fall Cases: When Is a Hole or Condition That Causes Personal Injuries Open and Obvious?

My colleague Rick Shapiro wrote an article about a recent federal court decision out of Richmond, Virginia (VA) — which also has jurisdiction in West Virginia (WV), North Carolina (NC), and South Carolina (SC) — in which the federal judge denied a motion to dismiss a delivery driver’s personal injury lawsuit against a Firestone Tire…

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In Trailer/Towed Vehicle Accidental Injury Cases, The Separate Insurance on the Trailer Behind The Vehicle May Provide Further Insurance Coverage

My colleague, Rick Shapiro wrote an interesting article about finding additional insurance coverage in personal injury accidents where one car or truck is pulling a trailer (whether a large trailer, or one carrying a boat, ATV, or equipment).  Most court decisions have ruled that if there is separate insurance on a trailer, its insurance may…

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Virginia/Carolina Personal Injury Lawyers: Personal Injury Or Death Caused By Drunk Driving/DUI/DWI in VA,WV,NC,SC

Personal Injury Or Death Victims In Virginia (VA/WV) and Carolina (NC/SC) Car Or Truck Accidents Caused By Alcohol-Drunk Drivers, (Drinking & Driving/DUI/DWI) My partner, attorney Rick Shapiro, has written 3 articles exploring personal injury and wrongful death cases where a drunk driver/drunk driving (DUI/DWI) was a probable cause of the car or truck accident in…

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