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Losing a loved one is devastating. It’s even more devastating when their death was caused by someone else’s negligence. We understand the pain, the confusion, and the heartbreak. A wrongful death claim is often the only chance a surviving family member has to seek justice.…
Accidents involving large trucks can end in catastrophe. Injuries succumbed from such accidents can range in severity, from mild to fatal. If you or a loved one was involved in a semi or cargo truck collision, you’re entitled to securing the best possible compensation.…
Car accidents are frightening and can happen to anyone. But what if you’re partly to blame? If you find that you’re partially responsible for your car accident, then you likely have a million thoughts and questions running through your head.
Rest assured, you can still get compensation for your collision, even if you were partially to blame.…
If you feel anxious every time you get behind the wheel, you’re not alone. Driving is a triggering source of anxiety for many drivers. Whether it’s the fear of getting into an accident or experiencing aggressive drivers, the stress of being behind the wheel can be overwhelming.…
According to the Brain Injury Association of America, a minimum of 2.8 million people sustain traumatic brain injuries annually. Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) can occur due to severe impact during a car accident. This sudden impact can cause a passenger’s brain to sustain mild, moderate, or severe damages that may be life-threatening.…
When another person’s reckless or negligent actions caused an injury to you or a loved one, you may be entitled to punitive damages as part of your settlement. Punitive damages are court-ordered payments the guilty party must pay in addition to compensatory damages.…
Gone are the days of hailing a taxi cab to move around town. Instead, millions of Americans are choosing ride-share companies (like Uber, Sidecar, and Lyft) for everyday transportation. While this new-age method of transit is affordable, immediate, and personal, it makes determining the liability of a ride-share vehicle collision complex.…
Unfortunately, alcohol continues to be a leading cause of traffic fatalities. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), more than 11,000 lives are lost yearly due to drunk driving*.
Drunk driving is illegal in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and the District of Columbia.…
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A catastrophic injury turns your life and the lives of your loved ones upside down. Not only do you experience significant physical damages, but emotional and mental ones can result as well. At Shapiro Law Team, we specialize in personal injury.…
Dogs are more than just pets. They’re companions that provide comfort and protection. Unfortunately, they’re also the cause of millions of personal injuries each year. According to the CDC, over 4.5 million people in the US are bitten or attacked by dogs every year.…