If you’ve been injured in a derailment, do you have a claim against the railroad under the Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA)? The answer to that question is yes. Derailments offer a specific or special set of circumstances that usually support a case against the railroad. In these cases, a FELA lawyer will have to…
Personal injury lawyers bombard consumers on TV and the internet. But how do you figure out who should be your personal injury law firm? Reputation matters. Our law firm has practiced only injury law since 1985 and has earned over $100 million in injury verdicts and settlements. When you’ve been injured in an accident caused…
One of the most common types of accident injuries is concussions. A concussion is a result of the brain being jolted inside of the skull when there is some type of impact or direct hit to the head. Many people who have received what they perceive as a minor head injury in an accident do…
There are many wrongful death accidents where the at-fault party is charged criminally for their actions. One common example of this type of case is a DUI accident where the at-fault driver is charged with driving under the influence. In most cases, the criminal case will not provide recovery for the losses the victim’s family…
When a tractor-trailer or truck collides with any smaller vehicle, the damage can be devastating, especially for the car’s occupants. If you suffered injuries caused by a truck or 18-wheeler, you will want to speak with a truck accident attorney right away since the trucking company will consult with its attorneys right away. Shapiro, Washburn…