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.…
Experiencing the wrongful death of a loved one is devastating. Nothing can make up for the void you may feel. But a wrongful death attorney may be able to secure justice for unforeseen expenses and damages.
As a beneficiary, you have the right to pursue a wrongful death negligence case against the at-fault person, entity, family members, or company.…
Sustaining a personal injury can impact your physical, emotional, and mental well-being. If you’ve been hurt in an accident, hire experienced litigation to help you secure compensation for current and future physical, economic, and emotional hardships.…
According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), there were 158,120 large truck and bus accidents in 2021*.
Of that number, the FMCSA determined 73,068 serious injuries and 4,377 accidents resulted in at least one fatality. Roughly, this equates to 433 collisions, 200 major injuries, and 12 deaths each day.…
When you’re injured in an auto collision due to the carelessness of another, you deserve justice. Despite both parties knowing who caused the physical incident, a proper investigation is required to receive a settlement; even then, the at-fault insurance company will attempt to lowball your compensation offer.…
When you are physiologically, emotionally, or physically injured due to the carelessness of one or multiple parties, you have the right to seek monetary compensation. A Phoenix personal injury lawyer will pursue justice for your ailment(s) and help you obtain justice for wrong-doing.…