Although the majority of rear-end collisions are usually just minor annoyances for the parties involved, there is quite a few that result in serious injury from the impact of one vehicle slamming into the back of the other. That quick and sharp jerking motion of a vehicle’s occupant’s neck often causes a whiplash injury because…
At Shapiro, Washburn & Sharp, the sole legal focus our firm has is representing accident victims. Many victims have similar questions about how the personal injury legal process works. The following are some of the most common. For more detailed information and to find out how we can help, contact our office today. The insurance…
One of the most common types of crashes is rear-end collisions. Even in low-speed rear-end crashes, a victim can suffer a serious injury. At Shapiro & Appleton, our car accident attorneys have successfully represented many victims who have suffered whiplash, brain injury, and other significant injuries in what appeared to be a minor crash. A…
The majority of personal injury cases are resolved with settlements before they even head to trial. Settlements can benefit both parties for a number of reasons. Settlements save money because they avoid the expenses of a trial, which can be costly because of legal and other fees. Settlements also result in a quicker resolution of…
Patients depend on their physicians to correctly diagnose any medical conditions they may have, as well as depend that whatever medical treatment their doctor recommends is the best option for their condition. When a doctor makes a misdiagnosis of a condition that the patient does not have, that patient is not only not receiving the…