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.
There have been four accidental overdose deaths linked to Fentanyl, also known as the Duragesic pain patch, in Hampton Roads in 2009 and 37 deaths in Virginia (VA) overall, according to The…
Red light cameras were introduced to the American public as a mechanism to reduce the number of major car wrecks and deahts on our busy roads. But despite the noble intent, numerous states have…
Many people think a rear end car accident, also referred to a “fender bender,” isn’t that serious. They say, “Sure, you might have a damaged fender and maybe a sore neck,…
For those unfamiliar with boating, the variety of boat types available is surprisingly expansive. Although we can all differentiate a sailboat from a motorboat, not all of us can distinguish a…
Personal watercraft, or PWCs, such as Jet Skis and Sea-Doos, are a popular type of recreational boat because of their size, speed, maneuverability, and cost. Because of these desirable attributes,…
In the article, Advances Made in Treatment of Spinal Cord Injuries, the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPM&R) indicates that more than 11,000 people sustain spinal…
A team of 126 oil rig workers on the Deepwater Horizon in the Gulf of Mexico were going about their day when a massive explosion occurred sinking the rig. As of this writing, 11 crewmembers are…
No one wants to drive next to an eighteen-wheeler on the highway. The scariest thing of all is riding between two tractor-trailer trucks in a typical eleven foot wide lane like Interstate 64 (I-64)…
A lot of people are afraid to fly. There’s something about the idea of hurtling through the air that just doesn’t sit well with them. Maybe it’s the height. Maybe it’s the…
Nursing homes for elderly or infirm loved ones are an unfortunate, but sometimes necessary, reality. Many family’s come to discover that as their loved ones age, they require care that their family…
Beacon Shores Nursing Home, located at 340 Lynn Shores Drive in Virginia Beach, Virginia (VA) is set to lose its Medicare funding in May. The facility failed to improve its level of treatment and…
Is politics trumping good governance in Virginia (VA), and many other states? One could make such a claim. Republican VA Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli filed a lawsuit against the federal…
