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Watch Out for Distracted Driving Behaviors
August is National Coffee Month and the good news for coffee lovers is that many studies have shown that drinking coffee in moderation can actually…
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5 Reasons to Speak With a Virginia Personal Injury Attorney Before You Accept an Insurance Company’s Settlement Offer
Do not be surprised if the first phone call you receive after getting home from the hospital comes from a claims adjuster for the at-fault…
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Avoiding Virginia Beach Boating Accidents
Virginia Beach has some of the most beautiful waterways in the country. This is one of the reasons that recreational boating is so popular in…
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Which Objects Have Surgeons Left Inside Patients’ Bodies?
Health care researchers keep detailed records on what they call “retained surgical objects.” This makes sense because leaving a foreign object inside a patient’s body…
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Common Questions Accident Victims Have
At Shapiro & Appleton, the sole legal focus our firm has is representing accident victims. Many victims have similar questions about how the personal injury…
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Bicycle Safety Tips
The warm weather during the summer months makes it a perfect time for cyclists to enjoy all the statewide and local events that Virginia offers.…
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Reckless Driving Apps
In today’s society, everyone seems to be in a hurry. That is the most obvious when you are driving Virginia roads, especially during the morning…
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Who Is At-Fault in a Rear-End Crash?
One of the most common types of crashes is rear-end collisions. Even in low speed rear-end crashes, a victim can suffer a serious injury. At…
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Recovering Compensation After a Commercial Truck Accident
At any given time, there are thousands of commercial trucks driving on the streets and highways of Virginia. Commercial trucking has become a multi-billion-dollar industry,…
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How a Crash Reconstruction Expert Can Help with Your Injury Lawsuit
Under Virginia law, when a victim is injured in a car accident caused by the negligent actions of another party, that victim is entitled to…