Richard N. Shapiro (Rick) is a personal injury trial attorney, American inventor, and international award-winning fiction author. One of his co-authored legal treatises was published in the American Jurisprudence “Trials” Law Encyclopedia.
A New York (NY) woman was awarded $15 million in damages after filing a medical malpractice lawsuit against a doctor she claimed missed early signs and symptoms of her developing breast…
Asbury Park, New Jersey — In a shocking OMG announcement, Bruce Springsteen has formed an exploratory committee to run for governor of New Jersey in 2013. The press conference is scheduled to…
Even though federal health officials have long recognized exposure to diesel fumes as a cancer risk, solid evidence for the link between breathing in chemicals contained in the vapor coming…
Currently, 43 of the 50 U.S. states have so-called dram shop laws that make it possible to hold an establishment liable if it sells an intoxicated patron alcohol and the patron subsequently…
In December 2010, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission approved new standards for cribs to protect the most vulnerable segment of the human population – infants. An alarming number…
It’s the time of year in North Carolina (NC) when inclement weather rears its ugly head and, as a car accident attorney, I like to remind motorists traveling in bad weather that they have a…
North Carolinians should check their refrigerators right away: Michael Foods, a Minnesota-based food company, has recalled more than one million hard-cooked eggs. The recall affects 33 other…
This article is about how exchanging information on health and safety over the internet can help innocent injury victims recover compensation for serious injuries and help promote safety by…
As a personal injury attorney with offices in Virginia Beach, VA, I rarely pay attention to legal proceedings in California (CA). But I couldn't help taking note of a $73 million jury award…
I am heading a little off topic today. This is about flag waving hypocrisy: But when the tax man comes to the door, Lord, the house looks like a rummage sale. . …
An 84-year-old Vashon, Washington (WA), man has received a $1.45 million jury award from the ships' services company whose negligence and disregard for workplace safety rules caused him to…
When a child is injured, families ave to make the difficult decision between choosing a structured settlement or a lump sum. Catchy ads on television tout the advantage of cashing in a structured…
