A personal injury claim is meant to provide victims with financial compensation for damages caused by a serious incident. For legal purposes, these damages are organized into clear and concise categories. This helps keep track of the damages and ensures victims get the proper compensation for the incident.…
After a car accident or slip and fall at work, you may be tempted to wait before you file your personal injury claim until you’ve recovered from the incident. However, time is of the essence when it comes to personal injury claims, and more hurdles could appear the longer you wait.…
Getting into a car accident while running errands is bad enough, but it can be even more frustrating when it isn’t your fault. If something happens outside of your control that results in serious injuries, acting fast can protect your rights and ensure you get fair compensation for the damages. …
Head injuries from a car accident or other incident can quickly become serious and require immediate medical attention. Your brain is the control system for your entire body, and you want to make sure nothing’s wrong with it. Even a small bump to the head can lead to serious complications.…
Do you find yourself getting a little nervous behind the wheel when passing a semi-truck or sharing the road with an 18-wheeler truck? These 17-ton metal behemoths have a ton of blind spots where the driver cannot see other cars and can cause serious damage in the event of a collision.…
Accidents are an unfortunate reality of driving. While most accidents involve passenger vehicles, many car crashes are DOT-recordable. These types of accidents can cause catastrophic injuries and even death.
If you or a loved one has been involved in a DOT-recordable accident, contact Shapiro Law Team today.…
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.…
If you or a loved one is involved in a semi-truck collision, don’t assume that the trucking company will be held responsible. The truth is that several parties can be held accountable for the collision. In the event of an accident with a commercial truck, an experienced litigator can help you navigate your next steps.…
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.…
Truck accident claims can be much more complex than standard auto accidents. Fortunately, a skilled attorney can identify all liable parties and hold them accountable for your expenses as well as your emotional and physical distress.…