Distracted driving is a major threat to road safety and there is no bigger distraction than cell phones. Far too many people are texting behind the wheel of a vehicle and the results can be disastrous. At Shapiro, Washburn & Sharp, we represent victims who have been injured in car accidents caused by distracted drivers….
This Article Explains the Reason Motorists are Required to Have Uninsured Motorist (UM) Coverage on Their Insurance Policy Many people mistakenly believe uninsured motorist (UM) insurance coverage is limited to accidents involving drivers without insurance. However, this is not accurate and one of the reasons why UM coverage is considered to be such a misunderstood…
Federal, state, and local governments, along with countless safety advocate organizations have banged the drum loudly to try to get the message out to drivers of how dangerous distracted driving is and how much it increases the risk of vehicle accidents. Millions of dollars have been spent on national campaigns by federal and state agencies,…
The overly simple answer to this question is “everything.” Every case we take has several stages. The first stage is intake. We have forms and questionnaires to elicit information to identify our client and the potential claim. This includes basic info such as address, phone number, and other similar information. The Accident We will also…
FAQ: Will I be able to talk with the attorney in your office who handles my case? Yes, we are an “old school”, plaintiff’s personal injury firm. We believe client contact and input are important. When a client retains us to represent him/her, the case is assigned to an attorney and legal assistant who will…