Practice Areas
- Auto Accidents
- Railroad Accidents, Occupational injuries/diseases
- Traumatic Brain Injuries
- Wrongful Death Claims
- Surgical Errors, Medical Malpractice
- Trucking/Tractor Trailer Accidents
- General Personal Injury Claims We Handle
Firm News
- Jury verdict for $2.6 million to Railroad Engineer Suffering Diesel Exhaust Asthma
- Abingdon, Va., Man Hit by Train, Killed
- North Carolina Man Killed in Va. Beach Crash
- Former Virginia OBGYN back in business after seven malpractice claims
- Most Lethal Melanomas? Scalp and Neck
- Norfolk Southern Settles Train Crash Lawsuit
- Richmond, Va. Woman Killed in Auto Accident
- Crash with Ambulance Kills College Senior
- Virginia Man Trapped Under Rail Line
- Virginia Police Investigating Crash in James City County
Library
Auto Accidents
- Insurance Company Contact Numbers
- Cell Phones Causing Alarming Numbers of Motor Vehicle/Car Crashes
- The United States Government Has Recently Announced That It Is Requiring Stability Safety Features To Be Put On All Vehicles In The Future To Prevent Roll-Over Accidents.
Railroad Accidents, Occupational injuries/diseases
- Do's & Don'ts if Railroad injury or catastrophe occurs (for spouses):
- How the Federal Employer's Liability Act (FELA) Protects Railroad Workers
- Remote Control Devices Should Come Under the Locomotive Inspection Act
Traumatic Brain Injuries
- Frequently Asked Questions About Brain Damage, Brain Injury or Closed Head Injuries
- Hurrican Katrina: Seventeen Months and Counting
- Spinal cord injuries are frightening.
Wrongful Death Claims
- Damages allowed in a Virginia wrongful death case
- Having A Good Support Staff Is Key To Being A Strong Personal Injury And F.E.L.A. Law Firm
- Confidentiality Agreements Keep Information About Personal Injury Settlements From The Public
Surgical Errors, Medical Malpractice
- Why Medical Negligence Cases Are Specialized and Unique.
- Medical Malpractice (Supposed) Crisis Officially Over
- Shoulder Dystocia OftenCauses Permanent Brachial Plexus Injuries
Trucking/Tractor Trailer Accidents
- Safety Expert Testimony
- Basics about auto and car accidents-frequently asked questions by our clients.
- Norfolk, Virginia (VA) teenagers killed by an out of control truck.
General Personal Injury Claims We Handle
- Forensic Evidence Law-How Personal Injury Attorneys Analyze Forensic Evidence
- Virginia (VA) Courts That Handle Personal Injury Cases Explained
- A Personal Injury Lawyer Handling Big Cases Needs To Know About Special Needs Trusts
Firm Newsletters
General
Do's & Don'ts if Railroad injury or catastrophe occurs (for spouses):
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DO call Union Designated Lawyer
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DO call Local Chairman
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Do have spouse go to a family doctor or specialist besides company selected doctor.
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DO locate all pertinent insurance/disability/legal papers as listed on first page.
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DO NOT speak to any Rail claim agent except to obtain their name and phone number for purposes of your records. Give NO information out.
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DO NOT give any recorded or written "statements" of what occurred to any claim agent (you or your spouse).
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DO understand the Railroad will do surveillance/snooping of you, your spouse, and your home immediately. DO NOT allow injured spouse to try anything inconsistent with injuries. Be careful of scams: flat tires, engine trouble, etc.
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DO be sure spouse or you or lawyer contacts any known witnesses (get phone numbers/addresses) immediately to confirm defective rail equipment/unsafe work practice, etc.
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DO preserve any work clothing, equipment, work papers, medical devices/braces, or other evidence-provide to designated lawyer.
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DO determine if injury occurred nearby: Can coworker/designated lawyer get photos/video of scene or equipment?
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DO save/obtain all phone numbers/addresses/specialties of all medical providers to provide to lawyers.
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DO check yourself or have your lawyer confirm that railroad DOES NOT have a medical records release allowing it to call spouse's doctor and/or to get medical records! Notify key medical providers that confidential records may be released only through lawyer permission.
Quick Contact
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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Case Results
Auto Accidents
- Pedestrians Stuck by Automobile Recover $540,000.00
- Chronic Myofascial Pain Syndrome brings verdict of $194,000.00
- Crosswalk Accident With Broken Leg Settles For $227,000.00
- Soft Tissue Injuries Caused by Auto Accident
- Serious Auto Accident Causes Death of Infant
Railroad Accidents, Occupational injuries/diseases
- Railroad-Roadway Crossing Accident - Car Passengers Injured
- FELA
- AMTRAK ENGINEER SETTLES WITH AMTRAK AND CSX OVER DERAILMENT
- Locomotive Engine Fire causes Rail Engineer right arm and wrist surgery
- Shoulder Injury requiring surgery for Locomotive Engineer
Surgical Errors, Medical Malpractice
- Gallbladder Surgery Error
- Medical Negligence
- Pharmacy-Prescription Error
- Gastric Bypass (stomach stapling) Surgery complications
- Retained Surgical Sponge and Subsequent Complications
Trucking/Tractor Trailer Accidents
- Collision Between Two Big Rigs Creates Fireball
- Automobile Accident Causing Coma and Paralysis
- Virginia Automobile Accident
- MACK truck wreck causes leg fractures
- Automobile wreck with drunk driver causes connective tissue injury
Other
- Hotel Guest-Glass Coffee Carafe Shatters-Hand Injury
- Faulty Product - Fiberglass Stepladder Failure
- Skiing Accident
FAQs
Auto Accidents
- What should I do if I am involved in a car accident?
- I was in a car crash. How quickly do I have to find an attorney and file a lawsuit?
- What is the minimum car insurance I'm allowed to carry in my state?
- What is uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage and why should I think about having it?
- Does my state have a primary enforcement law for seat belts?
Surgical Errors, Medical Malpractice
General Personal Injury Claims We Handle
General
- Do I really need a lawyer?
- Can I afford to get into a lawsuit?
- How long will the whole process take?
- What if I do not want to go to court because I am getting nervous about testifying?
- How much am I likely to recover when in court?