Every year, about 39 million people require medical attention for a variety of personal injuries. Shapiro, Appleton & Washburn have been advocating for injured clients for more than 35 years. At our firm, we only practice personal injury law and we only represent the victims,…
The Commonwealth of Virginia operates the nation’s third-largest state-maintained highway system. Millions of residents and visitors travel the state’s 57,867 miles to get to work, run errands, and travel for pleasure and business. While many of those commuters do arrive at their destination safely, there…
When you go onto another party’s property – whether that is a residential property or a business – there is a logical expectation that the property will be safe and free of any hazards. Unfortunately, that’s not always the case and people become injury victims…
Many accident victims are unsure where to turn for help when their injuries have resulted in medical bills, lost wages, and other losses. They worry they can’t afford an attorney, especially with the extra financial losses their injuries are causing them. However, talking to a…
Virginia Beach, VA Police report a cyclist is in critical condition with serious personal injuries after being hit by a vehicle driven by a suspected drunk driver. The accident occurred on February 9, 2021, at approximately 3 p.m. in front of the Burger King in…
While the risk of being seriously injured in a car accident is high for anyone, that risk is particularly high for children. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), motor vehicle accidents are a leading cause of death among children in the…
Victims who are injured in accidents caused by another party can not only result in painful injuries that require medical treatment and recovery, but these situations can also result in financial difficulties if the victim is unable to work while they recover from their injuries.…
In 2001, Gilead Sciences released a medication to treat patients who were HIV-positive. The tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF) medication prevented the virus from multiplying and allowed a person’s immune system to control the infection. While this was a breakthrough, patients now allege that there was…
Following the February 4, 2021 Report from the U.S. House of Representative’s Staff Committee, it’s been widely reported that virtually all of the baby foods tested contain dangerously high levels of at least four toxic metals (see Mick Grewal’s previous blog on the topic for…
Four million Texans endured extended periods without heat during February’s subfreezing weather. At least 80 people died when the state’s electrical grid, Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT), failed to generate sufficient power. While Texas leaders, including Governor Greg Abbott and mayors from at least…
