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Car & Motorcycle Accidents
- Whiplash Pain from a Car Crash
- Tweeting and Driving Just as Dangerous as Texting and Driving
- Bike Accidents on the Rise in North Carolina
Crashes Caused by Trucks
- Tractor Trailer Hits and Kills Driver on Side of Road in Hickory, North Carolina
- Car Crushed in Accident on I-77 in South Carolina
- Truck-Bus Crash Injured Six Young Children in Charlotte, NC
Medical Malpractice/Doctor Mistakes
- Steps to Choosing a Nursing Home and How to Spot Nursing Home Abuse
- Former Goldsboro, North Carolina Based Mental Hospital Worker Admits To Beating Patient
- Granville Woman Sues Hospital For Negligence After Son’s Death
Railroad Injury/FELA
- What is a Quiet Zone and How Does it Affect Railroad Crossing Safety?
- 500 People Killed Every Year in Preventable Rail Crossing Accidents
- Wrong Way Driver Causes Deadly I-264 Car Crash Killing Two
Brain Damage/Head Injuries
- Workers Suffer Severe Head Trauma in Craven County, North Carolina Construction Accident
- Restaurant Ornament Falls on Customer, Causes Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
- Karr Completes Skateboarding Trip To Raise Brain Injury Awareness
Wrongful Death
- Calypso, North Carolina Fatal Tractor-Trailer Crash Kills One Injures Five
- Triton Senior Dead another Injured as SUV Crashes into Dunn, North Carolina Walmart
- Wake County, North Carolina Woman Crushed as Oak Tree Falls on Home
Slips, Trips & Falls
- Worker Hospitalized After Elevator Falls Several Floors in Farmville, North Carolina
- Settlement Obtained For NC Resident Suffering Restaurant Trip & Fall While Visiting Virginia
Mass Transit (Airline, Train, Bus)
- Over 100 Plane Crashes in South Carolina Since 2005
- Amtrak Train Collides with Trailer Injures 13 in Mebane, North Carolina
- Sophia, North Carolina Truck Driver Airlifted After Train Wreck on Highway 311
Dangerous Drugs/Product Recalls
- Reglan Lawsuits on the Rise
- Charlotte, North Carolina Based Family Dollar Stores Recalled 1.8 M Toy Dart Guns
- Is a Yaz/Yasmin Recall on the Horizon?
All Serious Injuries
- Dudley, North Carolina Boy Suffers Dog Attack at Brogden Elementary Bus Stop
- Recommended Safety Tips for Preventing Bicycle Accident Injuries
- 16 Year Old Killed in Bicycling Wreck
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Firm News
- Head Injury Survivor Dies In North Carolina Bicycle Accident
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Posted on 8/19/2010 - Hydroplaning Leads to Two Serious Car Wrecks in North Carolina
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Car & Motorcycle Accidents
- The Insurance Company is Giving Me a Hard Time
- Rocky Mount Car Accident Lawyer Can Help Get the Compensation You Need
- When to Call a Greenville Car Accident Lawyer
Crashes Caused by Trucks
- Trucks Accidents And Mechanical Failure
- Carolina Truck Accidents: Improperly Loaded Trucks
- Carolina Truck Accidents: Truck Driver Distractions
Medical Malpractice/Doctor Mistakes
- US Government: Hospitals Need More Quality And Safety Control
- Carolina Medical Error: Cancerous Organ Transplants
- Carolina Medical Malpractice: A Focus On Nerve Damage
Railroad Injury/FELA
- What I Have Learned about Railroad Worker Cancers and How Railroad Companies Fight Lawsuits by Workers
- Association of American Railroads Recommends Safety Measures and Injury Prevention for Hand Brake Operation
- Preventing Train-Car Accidents | Carolina Train And Railroad Accident Attorneys
Brain Damage/Head Injuries
- Dangers Of Recumbent Bicycles – Less Height Means Less Visibility
- Anoxic Brain Injuries: Injuries From Oxygen Deprivation
- Possible Connection Between ALS, Lou Gehrig’s Disease, and Head Injuries
Wrongful Death
- Client: "Never did I send an email or left a message in Rick's office that we did not get a speedy answer. The courtesy he extended to our family was unmatched by anyone in his profession."
- Fireworks Explosion in Ocracoke, North Carolina (NC) Kills Three
- Frequently Asked Questions About Salmonella Food Poisoning
Mass Transit (Airline, Train, Bus)
- Man Loses One Leg and Sight in One Eye after Falling onto Tracks
- The FAA: Could They Prevent More Airplane Accidents?
- Boating Accidents In The Carolinas
Dangerous Drugs/Product Recalls
- ABC Investigative Report Interviews Richard N. Shapiro and Firm Client on Accidental Deaths Caused By Fentanyl Pain Patches
- New Fentanyl-like Patch gets FDA approval, Potentially as Lethal as Original Dangerous Drug
- This article highlights the dangers of many prescription drugs which hit the open market. Over 32,000 people die every year due to complications and misuse of these medications. If you've suffered adverse side effects, please consider giving us a call for a free, confidential consultation at 1-800-752-0042.
All Serious Injuries
- Why Clients Choose Our North Carolina Law Firm - Ethics, Experience, Distinction in the Legal Community, and Much More
- The pledge our North Carolina law firm makes to our clients is in writing and our staff is fully committed to following these guidelines
- Federal Fourth Circuit Court Decision Supports Contingency-Fee System for Lawyers
Directories
- Camden County and Pasquotank County Court Information
- This is a directory of nursing homes in Elizabeth City, North Carolina (NC). We are not endorsing any of the health care providers in this directory. In addition, this is not a comprehensive list. If a health care provider would like to be added, please contact our firm at 1-800-752-0042.
- This is a directory of nursing homes in Rocky Mount, North Carolina (NC). We are not endorsing any of the health care providers in this directory. In addition, this is not a comprehensive list. If a health care provider would like to be added, please contact our firm at 1-800-752-0042.
North & South Carolina Supreme Court Decisions
- Rowell v. Bowling, Jr. & New Hanover Regional Medical Center is a medical malpractice case and this decision focuses on whether or not the plaintiff's appeal that their complaint was not properly reviewed by a medical expert prior to trial should be affirmed
- Watts v. North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources is a tort claims case and this decision focuses on the defendant's admission of negligence and waiving their argument that no duty is owed to the plaintiff due to the public duty doctrine.
- Hughes v. Rivera-Ortiz and Callaway Associates is a medical malpractice case dealing with alleged sexual assault by Rivera-Ortiz (the defendant). This decision focuses on the plantiff's Rule 59 motion for new trial on damages and ratification of negligence by a medical clinic.
Injury Case Actual Testimony Excerpts
- As experienced Virginia/Carolina injury lawyers often in court, we constantly receive testimony of experts and witnesses by deposition or during trial (Group 2)
- Testimony Excerpt - CSX Chief Medical Officer
- Testimony Excerpt - Dr. J. Leonard Goldner, Orthopedic Surgeon
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- Brain Damage/Head Injuries
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- Dangerous Drugs/Product Recalls
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- North & South Carolina Supreme Court Decisions
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Car & Motorcycle Accidents:
The Insurance Company is Giving Me a Hard Time
Description: If the insurance company is dragging their feet and playing games to avoid your claim, give our firm a call. We want to help and have experience dealing with insurance companies and their dubious tactics. To learn more, check out this article.- Rocky Mount Car Accident Lawyer Can Help Get the Compensation You Need
Description: Many car accidents in Rocky Mount, NC occur on Church Street, Raleigh Street, Sunset Ave, and other busy roads. If you’ve been involved in one of these wrecks and suffered a serious injury, you should speak with a Rocky Mount car accident lawyer. We can help get the compensation you need to cover medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. - When to Call a Greenville Car Accident Lawyer
Description: If you’ve been seriously hurt in a car wreck on one of the Greenville’s many busy roads, consult with a Greenville car accident lawyer. Let us haggle with the insurance claims adjuster. You should focus on recuperating and getting your life back together. Contact our office for a free, no-hassle consultation at 1-800-752-0042. - The Right Time to Contact an Outer Banks Car Accident Lawyer
Description: If you’ve been seriously hurt in a car wreck at Nags Head, Kitty Hawk, Cape Hatteras, or anywhere else in this part of North Carolina (NC) are you should consult with an Outer Banks car accident lawyer. - Elizabeth City Car Accident Lawyer Can Help Ease Your Burden
Description: If you’ve lost a loved one in a car wreck in Elizabeth City, North Carolina (NC) you should speak to an attorney. You already have enough to deal with like making funeral arrangements and alerting family members of the loss. A car accident lawyer in Elizabeth City can take some of the burden off your shoulders.
Crashes Caused by Trucks:
- Trucks Accidents And Mechanical Failure
Description: Did you know that mechanical failure is the second most common cause of truck accidents? Because of the heavy use of commercial trucks - paired with their size and weight - trucks are very susceptible to potentially dangerous mechanical problems that can lead to truck accidents. - Carolina Truck Accidents: Improperly Loaded Trucks
Description: Many people are aware of common truck driver errors, but what happens when a big rig or tractor-trailer has been improperly loaded or overloaded? In many cases, a truck that is not correctly loaded as outlined in the federal regulation will become involved in a truck accident. - Carolina Truck Accidents: Truck Driver Distractions
Description: For truckers, the road is their office and their cab is their cubicle. Because they spend their work day on the road, they are much more likely than other drivers to engage in multi-tasking that results in driver distractions. Learn what the most common driver distractions for truck drivers are that cause truck accidents. - Top Five Truck Accident Facts in North Carolina
Description: As lawyers focusing our work on serious injuries from commercial truck wrecks, the following items are some of the best evidence of the significant problems faced on North Carolina roads because of big rigs:
Medical Malpractice/Doctor Mistakes:
- Carolina Medical Error: Cancerous Organ Transplants
Description: A man recently received a cancerous kidney in a transplant at Duke University. How often do cancerous organs get transplanted into patients, and why isn't the problem being stopped? Learn more about cancerous organ transplants and Carolina medical malpractice. - US Government: Hospitals Need More Quality And Safety Control
Description: Part of the new health care bill involves greater responsibility for hospitals - and asks hospitals to lower preventable medical errors, hospital re-admissions, and other safety hazards. While hospitals worry that their revenue may be lowered, patients and health care consumers should benefit from these changes. - When Carolina Doctors Commit Sexual Misconduct
Description: When North Carolina pediatrician Melvin Levine was accused of sexual abuse by dozens of former patients, many across the state began to wonder about the prevalence of sexual misconduct among physicians. Learn more about what is and is not appropriate behavior for your NC doctor and other medical professionals. - Carolina Medical Malpractice: A Focus On Nerve Damage
Description: Perhaps one of the most devastating surgical mistakes leaves patients with serious nerve damage - a condition that can lead to years of pain, numbness, and disability. Learn more about nerve damage symptoms and about occurrences of nerve damage medical malpractice in the Carolinas. - Does Your North Carolina Doctor Have A History Of Medical Malpractice?
Description: North Carolina lawmakers have recently decided to create a searchable online database of medical malpractice information for all NC doctors. This new database of medical malpractice information can help potential patients pick health professionals with stellar records.
Railroad Injury/FELA:
- What I Have Learned about Railroad Worker Cancers and How Railroad Companies Fight Lawsuits by Workers
Description: Looking for information about mesothelioma and other asbestos-induced cancers? If so, check out this blog. It provides information as to when the railroad companies actually knew asbestos was toxic (the year will shock you). - Association of American Railroads Recommends Safety Measures and Injury Prevention for Hand Brake Operation
Description: Railroad companies have their own policies and procedures when it comes to hand brake operation, but the AAR has some common sense suggestions that could have prevent serious injury for most rail workers. - Preventing Train-Car Accidents | Carolina Train And Railroad Accident Attorneys
Description: Many of the serious train-car accidents that occur in South Carolina and North Carolina could have easily been prevented with common sense and common knowledge. In the following legal article, learn a few simple lessons about train-car safety and accident prevention that could save your life. - Asbestos, Mesothelioma Cancer, And Railroad Workers
Description: Mesothelioma is a deadly cancer that is caused by exposure to asbestos - and hundreds of railroad workers have been exposed to asbestos on the job, either in the locomotives they worked on or in the railroad buildings where they were employed. If you've been diagnosed with mesothelioma, please give our law firm a call so you can talk to a real lawyer for free. Our number is 1-800-752-0042. - Man Injured When His Train Went onto Siding of Tracks
Description: The plaintiff was controlling a “loaded coal train” when it suddenly went onto a siding because a switch was not aligned properly. At about 40 mile per hour, the train crashed into a group of cars, derailing the engine and sending it plummeting with the victim inside.
Brain Damage/Head Injuries:
- Dangers Of Recumbent Bicycles – Less Height Means Less Visibility
Description: Recumbent bikes are a fun and different way to enjoy North Carolina roads - but although this form of bicycling has some advantages, it also comes with some safety concerns. In this article, read about the dangers of riding a recumbent bike as well as some tips to make recumbent bike riding safer. - Possible Connection Between ALS, Lou Gehrig’s Disease, and Head Injuries
Description: Scientists have released a new study connecting multiple head injuries in athletes with the development of ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease. Doctors now believe that toxin proteins in an athlete's spinal cord caused by brain injuries can lead to this deadly disease. - Anoxic Brain Injuries: Injuries From Oxygen Deprivation
Description: Anoxic brain injuries occur when the brain does not receive enough oxygen to function. These types of brain injuries can occur due to water accidents, choking accidents, suffocation accidents, and anesthesia errors. In many cases, anoxic brain injuries lead to lifelong disabilities and high medical costs. - How To Reduce Carolina Brain Injuries During Car Accidents
Description: One of the most common causes of traumatic brain injuries is car accidents. In this article, learn three easy ways you can prevent suffering from a brain injury while driving in North Carolina and South Carolina. The most important thing you can do? Buckle up. - Returning To Work After A Head Injury Can Be Difficult
Description: One way a traumatic brain injury can change your life forever is by making a return to your career or job much more difficult. Those with head injuries report struggling to return to work because of physical problems, memory problems, behavioral changes, headaches, and cognition issues.
Wrongful Death:
- Client: "Never did I send an email or left a message in Rick's office that we did not get a speedy answer. The courtesy he extended to our family was unmatched by anyone in his profession."
Description: This client testimonial represents the professionalism and dedication we put forth with every client we represent. - Fireworks Explosion in Ocracoke, North Carolina (NC) Kills Three
Description: According to an article in today’s Virginian Pilot, a pyrotechnics crew was injured when a truck carrying fireworks exploded Saturday. Two of the crew members were killed and three others were injured. - Carolina Amusement Park Accidents And Theme Park Accidents
Description: A trip to the amusement park in North Carolina or South Carolina is supposed to be fun, but each year hundreds of people are injured on theme park rides and some even lose their lives. Learn more about theme park ride accidents and amusement park injuries. - Frequently Asked Questions About Salmonella Food Poisoning
Description: Salmonella is a dangerous form of food poisoning that kills about 400 Americans each year. In this article, we answer some common questions about salmonella food poisoning that can educate you on how to keep your family safe from this sometimes dangerous bacteria. - The Best North Carolina (NC) Attorneys Use Focus Groups to Win Serious Injury and Wrongful Death Cases
Description: The injury lawyers from our Elizabeth City, North Carolina law firm regularly run focus groups to discover the best way to convince jurors that they should award large amounts of money to our clients who have the most severe injuries, like cases where the person died, suffered a brain injury, or was left a paraplegic or quadriplegic.
Mass Transit (Airline, Train, Bus):
- Man Loses One Leg and Sight in One Eye after Falling onto Tracks
Description: Although we have shared and heard countless stories about injuries that occur while riding a train, it is rare to hear of an incident where someone has been hurt waiting for one. The victim was waiting on the platform at a station in Brooklyn when he heard a subway train coming his way. - The FAA: Could They Prevent More Airplane Accidents?
Description: The FAA is a relatively new federal organization responsible for investigating plane crashes and preventing future airline accidents and airline accident injuries. However, the government agency has had trouble doing its part to regulate commercial airlines. - Boating Accidents In The Carolinas
Description: Boating is a fun activity for the whole family - but if the proper safety precautions are not taken, a weekend boating trip can turn tragic. Learn about the most common causes of boating accidents in the Carolinas as well as what you can do to prevent boating accidents and boating injuries. - Bus Accidents In North Carolina And South Carolina
Description: Buses are a popular form of public transportation for children and adults alike. However, bus accidents are increasingly common and can lead to serious injuries or even death. Learn a few shocking bus accident statistics as well as why bus accident injuries are so prevalent.
Dangerous Drugs/Product Recalls:
- ABC Investigative Report Interviews Richard N. Shapiro and Firm Client on Accidental Deaths Caused By Fentanyl Pain Patches
Description: Looking for information about fentanyl/duragesic pain patch medication? Do you know someone who accidentally overdosed on this lethal drug? If so, check out this article. - New Fentanyl-like Patch gets FDA approval, Potentially as Lethal as Original Dangerous Drug
Description: Fentanyl pain patches caused serious side effects and eventually forced a major recall and lawsuits against the manufacturer. There is now a new pain patch preparing to hit the market that is eerily similar to Fentanyl and could be just as dangerous. - This article highlights the dangers of many prescription drugs which hit the open market. Over 32,000 people die every year due to complications and misuse of these medications. If you've suffered adverse side effects, please consider giving us a call for a free, confidential consultation at 1-800-752-0042.
Description: Prescription drugs can be extremely dangerous. This article explores those potential dangers.
All Serious Injuries:
- The pledge our North Carolina law firm makes to our clients is in writing and our staff is fully committed to following these guidelines
Description: We are fully committed to making sure you are fully informed throughout the injury litigation process. We also have a no recover, no fee guarantee. This means that if you do not get compensated, we do not get compensated. - Why Clients Choose Our North Carolina Law Firm - Ethics, Experience, Distinction in the Legal Community, and Much More
Description: The main reason clients choose our personal injury law firm is because we put the client first. Our web site is designed as an informational resource for you and your loved ones. Have a question? Give us a call and receive a prompt reply. We are here to help you. - Federal Fourth Circuit Court Decision Supports Contingency-Fee System for Lawyers
Description: The Fourth Circuit Court rendered a decision supporting the contingency-fee system that is used in many personal injury cases. This system plays a critical role in our legal system enabling folks with little financial means to obtain the services of a lawyer. To learn more, check out this article. - Injured in a bicycle accident? You've come to the right place. Check out our FREE consumer reports and videos to learn more about our firm where "All We Do is Injury Law."
Description: Suffered an injury in a bicycle crash and need experienced legal representation? Look no further. Our attorneys have over 100 years of combined legal experience. Call our office immediately at 1-800-752-0042 for a FREE, confidential consultation. - Why “Wii” Care: Trial Lawyers from Across the Country Donate Popular Gaming Systems to Patients [PDF]
Description: This articles talks about the successful donation of multiple Nintendo Wii gaming systems to hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and nursing homes across the United States. Shapiro, Cooper, Lewis, & Appleton participated in the event.
Directories:
- Camden County and Pasquotank County Court Information
- This is a directory of nursing homes in various North Carolina (NC) cities including Charlotte, Chapel Hill, Greensboro, Farmville, and Nags Head. We are not endorsing any of the health care providers in this directory. In addition, this is not a comprehensive list. If a health care provider would like to be added, please contact our firm at 1-800-752-0042.
- This is a directory of nursing homes in Greenville, North Carolina (NC). We are not endorsing any of the health care providers in this directory. In addition, this is not a comprehensive list. If a health care provider would like to be added, please contact our firm at 1-800-752-0042.
- This is a directory of nursing homes in Kinston, North Carolina (NC). We are not endorsing any of the health care providers in this directory. In addition, this is not a comprehensive list. If a health care provider would like to be added, please contact our firm at 1-800-752-0042.
- This is a directory of nursing homes in Rocky Mount, North Carolina (NC). We are not endorsing any of the health care providers in this directory. In addition, this is not a comprehensive list. If a health care provider would like to be added, please contact our firm at 1-800-752-0042.
North & South Carolina Supreme Court Decisions:
- Rowell v. Bowling, Jr. & New Hanover Regional Medical Center is a medical malpractice case and this decision focuses on whether or not the plaintiff's appeal that their complaint was not properly reviewed by a medical expert prior to trial should be affirmed [PDF]
Description: This decision was produced by the North Carolina Court of Appeals in New Hanover County. - Weaver v. Sheppa is a medical malpractice case dealing with the sufficiency of expert testimony on proximate cause. [PDF]
Description: This is a North Carolina Supreme Court decision. - Hughes v. Rivera-Ortiz and Callaway Associates is a medical malpractice case dealing with alleged sexual assault by Rivera-Ortiz (the defendant). This decision focuses on the plantiff's Rule 59 motion for new trial on damages and ratification of negligence by a medical clinic. [PDF]
Description: This is a North Carolina Supreme Court decision. - Watts v. North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources is a tort claims case and this decision focuses on the defendant's admission of negligence and waiving their argument that no duty is owed to the plaintiff due to the public duty doctrine. [PDF]
Injury Case Actual Testimony Excerpts:
- As experienced Virginia/Carolina injury lawyers often in court, we constantly receive testimony of experts and witnesses by deposition or during trial (Group 2)
Description: We are Virginia/Carolina injury lawyers often in court, we constantly receive testimony of experts and witnesses by deposition or during trial. To familiarize potential clients and consumers with how deposition and trial testimony works, we have posted such testimony to our injury law website (Group 2) - Testimony Excerpt - Dr. J. Leonard Goldner, Orthopedic Surgeon [PDF]
Description: Real case deposition testimony. - Testimony Excerpt - CSX Chief Medical Officer
Description: Testimony in a personal injury case. - Testimony Excerpts - Foreman for James Coal Co. [PDF]
Description: Deposition testimony for an actual injury case - Testimony Excerpts - CSX Locomotive Engineer
Description: Deposition testimony from an actual railroad injury case
General:
- Carolina Brain Injuries And Lifelong Memory Issues
Description: One of the most devastating consequences of traumatic head injuries is memory loss and memory problems -- in many cases, head injury victims will suffer from memory problems for the rest of their lives. Learn more about the different memory issues brain injury victims often face.
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Slips, Trips & Falls
- Insurance Adjuster Recovers $150,000.00 for Injuries Sustained at Local restaurant
- Trip & Fall, Foot/Leg Injuries at Restaurant
Awarded: 150,000.00
Awarded: Confidential Settlement
FAQs
Car & Motorcycle Accidents
- MY doctor says my injuries are from before the wreck but it never gave me problems before, does this mean my case is worth less?
- What am I entitled to if I'm involved in a car accident?
- Do I have to repay my health insurance co. if I have a personal injury case for my injuries?
Crashes Caused by Trucks
- Are the rules of the road different for drivers of large commercial trucks than for cars?
- Is the law applying to a car and truck wreck case different from a car injury case and how?
Medical Malpractice/Doctor Mistakes
Railroad Injury/FELA
- I've retired from the railroad a long time ago. Can I still file a claim for an asbestos cancer or mesothelioma diagnosis?
- I've been diagnosed with mesothelioma cancer. I was never told it was connected to the railroad work I did many years ago. Can I still bring a railroad injury or disease claim?
- How can a railroad injury lawyer prove that the asbestos cancer or mesothelioma arose from exposure at the railroad?
Brain Damage/Head Injuries
- What is anoxic brain injury?
- What must I do to prove that I suffered a brain injury?
- What are the signs and symptoms of a brain injury?
Wrongful Death
- What exactly is a wrongful death claim?
- Are the laws or rules applying to a wrongful death claim different from a personal injury not involving death?
Slips, Trips & Falls
- If I file a lawsuit against a landowner in response to a slip and fall injury, what will landowner potentially argue against my claim?
- What exactly are "slip and fall" and "trip and fall" injuries?
- What if I slip and fall on my landlord's property, at work, or at a public location like a mall? How does the location affect my claim?
Mass Transit (Airline, Train, Bus)
- If a train, bus, airplane, or other common carrier vehicle hits me and I'm injured, what can I recover for my injuries?
- Is there a deadline for me to file a claim if I suffered injuries from a bus, train, cruise ship or airplane accident?
Dangerous Drugs/Product Recalls
- If I file a defective product claim, what should I expect the other person/group to argue against my claim?
- What is necessary to win a product liability lawsuit?
- What are "defective products" and what does "product liability" mean?
All Serious Injuries
- Can the other party ask about legal advice or discussions which took place between you and your lawyer?
- What are interrogatories?
- What role do interrogatories play in a lawsuit?