Usually, if an accident occurs while you’re working in the railroad industry, an accident report is filed. This isn’t always the case, though. What if you were injured on the job, but there was no accident report? Can you still bring a FELA claim against your employer? The short answer is “yes.” Find out more below,…
Shapiro, Washburn & Sharp is excited to announce that Attorney Rick Shapiro will be a featured speaker in an upcoming Strafford live video webinar titled “Federal Employers Liability Act Litigation: Proving or Contesting Negligence, Key Evidence, Interplay With State Laws.” This informative event is scheduled for Thursday, December 12, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m….
Imagine this scenario: Sarah was in a car accident that left her with chronic back pain. She meets with her car accident attorney to discuss filing a personal injury claim. She had lower back issues years ago after a fall, but she’s worried about mentioning that. She thinks it may weaken her case or make…
Most personal injury lawyers operate on a contingency basis. This means they do not require any payment upfront and only charge their clients a previously agreed-upon percentage of their total judgment or settlement if they win their case. This means that clients never have to pay out of pocket and make quality legal services available…
If you have ever had an operation, you have probably enjoyed the benefits of being given an anesthetic. Although anesthesia is used to ensure that patients do not experience pain during certain medical procedures, its application comes with more than a little risk. Anesthesiologists are responsible for safely administering anesthesia to patients which includes pre-surgical…