Richard N. Shapiro Law Blog

Many clients in search for the best personal injury lawyer wonder whether there are advantages in hiring a plaintiff's attorney based in a fairly large city like Virginia Beach or Norfolk, VA. The answer to that question can be fairly complex, so I'll take this opportunity to outline some important variables to consider when you're a prospective client who needs to decide whether and which personal injury lawyer to hire to represent you.... Read More

As an injury lawyer who has successfully handled hundreds of car accident cases, one of the best pieces of advice I can give you is to obtain a copy of the police report. This document should have the requisite information to help determine which vehicle initiated the accident and whose insurance you should file a claim to recoup damages for car repairs. You should also collect the contact information of the individuals involved in the accident, just in case testimony is required for a trial.... Read More