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Welcome to the website of Shapiro, Cooper, Lewis and Appleton P.C., a nationally recognized law firm in the field of personal injury law. From our offices in Virginia Beach, bordering Norfolk, Virginia, our attorneys act as forceful advocates for the injured victims in states throughout the Southeastern U.S. Proud members of the state bars in Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina, Kentucky, Washington D.C., and South Carolina, and handling injury lawsuits with lawyers in Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Maryland, Tennessee, Ohio, and Pennsylvania, our firm has established a reputation for outstanding service and uncommon results among our legal peers, the courts and (most importantly) the clients we help everyday. We are actively involved in national trial lawyer educational groups, which are a vital source of legal networking information for injury trial lawyers. In October, 2000, our law firm obtained the (at that time) largest verdict in Virginia’s history for a personal injury victim.

In 2005, our firm was the first plaintiff's injury firm in the State of Virginia selected for membership in The Primerus Group. The membership of this nationwide network of small, independent Plaintiff's law firms is comprised of only highly skilled and experienced attorneys, and the standards are high: Primerus requires their members to have solid and successful practice in dozens of legal specialties, and as of 2005 there were only 25 plaintiff's injury law firms in the United States that were accepted for membership. Every Primerus law firm has passed a demanding screening process prior to approval. Membership in the Primerus Group is an honor, as its purpose is to recognize and promote those law firms that have shown exceptional skill and success in representing the needs of their clients.

Our law firm enjoys the highest law firm peer review rating (“A V”) granted law firms by Martindale-Hubbell Lawyer Rating service. Also, Francis P. Hajek is listed in the 2007 Edition of the publication entitled “The Best Lawyers in America,” an exhaustive peer-review survey in which thousands of the best, top lawyers in the U.S. confidentially evaluate their professional peers (listed for Railroad Law).

Personal Injury Legal Counsel for the Southeast

The South has experienced more population and economic growth in the United States than any other region. Since 1990, 815,000 new citizens have arrived in the South, and many of them have come to stay. They’ve come for new jobs and new opportunities, revitalizing many cities and turning towns into cities and cities into major hubs. It is no coincidence that so many different corporations have chosen southern states as new bases of operation. In 2005, six of the top 10 pro-business states (South Carolina, Virginia, North Carolina, Alabama, Georgia and Florida) were in the South, and one of the main reasons these states are ranked this way is due to business friendly laws and regulations. Many of the states in the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic regions have unfair economic caps that limit the amount of damages that can be claimed by an injured plaintiff, thus removing many of the curbs that keep businesses mindful of safety and from infringing on the rights of everyday citizens.

While we support economic growth and development, we feel that profits should not come at the cost of the safety and well being of everyday citizens. To that end, we have provided aggressive and forward-thinking legal counsel for injured clients. We use our considerable skill and experience to level the playing field for those that have been injured due to the actions of others and have not had their needs taken seriously.

We have provided successful results for clients that have been involved in the following situations:

Shapiro, Cooper, Lewis and Appleton: Real Trial Experience for Real Cases

The goal of our firm has always been to have experienced trial attorneys represent our clients, and we believe that we have succeeded. We know that bringing a personal injury case to trial requires intense focus and many hours of preparation. That preparation includes the selection of forensic experts familiar with accident reconstruction and with federal safety regulations, as well as painstaking creation of visual exhibits to document our client's unique injuries.

We have little inclination to create television or radio ads, mainly because we believe that thirty seconds is not enough time for a prospective client to determine the level of experience and past results of the attorney in question. Jingles and fancy camera work are all well and good for entertainment value, but they are of no use whatsoever inside the courtroom. We urge all of our visitors to browse our website for practical and real examples of our real trial expertise and proven results. And should you find yourself injured due to the negligent actions of others, contact our offices for a free consultation today.

We have provided successful results for clients that have been involved in the following situations:

Auto Accidents

If you have been in a car accident that wasn’t your fault, you can be sure that it will be an uphill battle. If the accident resulted in extensive physical injuries, the insurer will make the process as difficult as possible. They will extend every effort in order to minimize their responsibility. Having an attorney that understands both liability law and how the insurance companies operate is a must. The Law Firm of Shapiro, Cooper, Lewis and Appleton have a history of obtaining decent settlements and successful trial verdicts for those who feel underserved and unappreciated by insurance companies. If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident, contact our offices for a free legal consultation today.

Railroad Accidents, Occupational injuries/diseases

With an extensive background in railroads and FELA regulations, the Law Firm of Shapiro, Cooper, Lewis and Appleton have the experience and legal skill that can help injured railroad workers receive fair and decent treatment. If you or a loved one has been injured in a railroad accident, of suffer from an occupational disease/disorder, or repetitive stress injuries, contact us for a free consultation today.

Traumatic Brain Injuries

A traumatic brain injury can have lasting effects that are not immediately obvious. The Law Firm of Shapiro, Cooper, Lewis and Appleton confer with some of the foremost medical experts in the country to achieve the best results possible for injured clients. If you or a loved one has suffered from a traumatic brain injury due to the negligent actions of others, contact our offices for a free legal consultation today.

Wrongful Death Claims

Our personal injury attorneys have extensive wrongful death case experience

Surgical Errors, Medical Malpractice

In order to prove negligence in a medical malpractice case, it is crucial to have attorneys that have both knowledge of the field and real trial experience. The Law Firm of Shapiro, Cooper, Lewis and Appleton routinely confer with some of the foremost medical experts in the country on behalf of their clients, and have a long and distinguished history of taking cases to trial with successful results. If you or a loved one has been the victim of medical malpractice, contact our offices for a free consultation today.

Trucking/Tractor Trailer Accidents

The Law Firm of Shapiro, Cooper Lewis & Appleton have a team of experienced attorneys and investigators that understand the complexities of auto and truck accident cases. Unlike many personal injury attorneys, we have gained this understanding through years of taking injury cases all the way to a jury trial, using multiple experts, and we have handled such trials in multiple states. If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident involving a car, truck or tractor trailer, contact our offices for a free legal consultation today.

General Personal Injury Claims We Handle

Our law firm handles injuries or wrongful death cases, including and not limited to slip/trip and fall injuries, workplace/industrial accidents, gas, electrical and explosion injuries, faulty product cases and asbestos, toxic and hazardous substance claims. Call our firm if you would like to discuss any other type of serious personal injury claim.

Our personal injury lawyers handle personal injury claims throughout the Eastern USA.

As to Virginia (VA), this includes: Ashland, Big Stone Gap & area, Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, Hampton, Newport News, Suffolk, Richmond (entire area), Petersburg, Roanoke/Salem, Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax, Fredericksburg, Charlottesville, all areas of the Eastern Shore, including Accomack, Onancock, Chincoteauge, Wachapreague, and Cape Charles, Bloxom, Eastville, Exmore, Greenbackville, Machipongo, Mappsville, Melfa, Nassawadox, Onley,Tangier,Temperanceville, Wachapreague, and Wallops Island and any other county.

As to North Carolina (NC) personal injury claims: all NC areas including: the Outer Banks, Nags Head, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, Manteo, Corolla, Currituck, Dare, Elizabeth City, Edenton, Raleigh, Durham, Rocky Mount, Roanoke Rapids, Greensboro, Charlotte, Winston-Salem, Pasquotank, Perquimans, Halifax, Northampton, and any other county.

As to West Virginia (WV) personal injury claims: Bluefield, Bridgeport, Charles Town, Charleston, Fairmont, Huntington, Lewisburg, Madison, Martinsburg, Morgantown, Moundsville, Parkersburg, Ripley, Sutton, Weirton, Wheeling, and any other town or county.

We also are licensed in, and handle Washington, D.C. (DC) personal injury claims.

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Shapiro, Cooper Lewis & Appleton, P.C.
1294 Diamond Springs Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23455

Toll Free: (800) 752.0042
Phone: (757) 460-7776
Fax: (757) 460.3428

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