Miscellaneous

• International Paper Killing Jobs in Franklin, Virginia (VA)

  John Cooper | November 11, 2009 11:21 AM | 5 CommentsNorfolk, Portsmouth & Hampton, VA

  In today's tough economic times, no one can really be certain about keeping their jobs. This truth hit the people of Franklin, Virginia (VA) very hard, when they learned that a local paper mill was...

• Area Boat Accidents Back on the Rise

  Emily Mapp Brannon | September 13, 2009 8:58 AM | 0 CommentsNorfolk, Portsmouth & Hampton, VA

  Sunday's Daily Press delivered the unwelcome news that the Chesapeake Bay and rivers and lakes throughout Virginia (VA) had already seen more accidents this year than during all of 2008. Worse, the...

• Family Doctor, Chiropractor or Orthopedist - Who Do You Choose?(2)

  John Cooper | November 03, 2006 2:41 PM | 0 CommentsNorfolk, Portsmouth & Hampton, VA

  Our clients often ask us who should I go see after an automobile wreck with a personal injury.The choice of what kind of doctor to go see is up to the individual. There is no right answer. Generally, I, as an attorney, try to stay out of the decision. However, I do give information to folks who have had a personal injury so they can make a more informed choice for themselves. Obviously, if...

• Jury Selection Key to Success in Serious Personal Injury Cases

  Jim Lewis | June 21, 2007 9:07 AM | 0 CommentsNorfolk, Portsmouth & Hampton, VA

  Before any serious personal injury case, whether it be an automobile personal injury case, a medical negligence personal injury case, or a products liability personal injury case, a process occurs wherein the lawyers are allowed a limited number of questions to the individuals who are candidates to sit on the jury trial of a serious personal injury case. This process is called voir dire. ...

• Home and Car Invasions Are on the Rise – Tips to Keep You and Your Family Safe

  Emily Mapp Brannon | June 18, 2009 3:38 PM | 2 CommentsNorfolk, Portsmouth & Hampton, VA

  Last week, a good friend of mine when out to her car in the early morning to retrieve her laptop and some work files from the trunk of her car. When she got there, she immediately realized that...

• Williamsburg bridge accident reminder of dangers

  Rick Shapiro | August 05, 2009 1:10 PM | 0 CommentsNorfolk, Portsmouth & Hampton, VA

  A recent bridge accident on Colonial Parkway near Williamsburg serves as a reminder of the danger posed by aging or damaged bridges. The bridge, over Powhatan Creek between Williamsburg and...

• John Cooper Elected as Chair of the Railroad Law Section

  John Cooper | July 24, 2008 10:57 AM | 0 CommentsNorfolk, Portsmouth & Hampton, VA

  John M. Cooper of Shapiro, Cooper, Lewis & Appleton in Virginia Beach has been elected to a one year term (2008-2009) as Chair of the Railroad Law Section of the American Association for Justice...

• One of our own attorneys featured in Virginia Lawyers Weekly, again!

  Emily Mapp Brannon | September 16, 2008 3:53 PM | 0 CommentsNorfolk, Portsmouth & Hampton, VA

  As a lawyer in a firm of seasoned attorneys, I always take pride when one of my colleagues is featured in the Virginia Lawyers Weekly for a noteworthy case. This week, Virginia Lawyers Weekly...

• Bunk Beds Recalled Due to Collapse Hazard

  Jenny Albano | September 04, 2007 10:32 PM | 0 CommentsNorfolk, Portsmouth & Hampton, VA

  d-Scan Inc., in conjunction with the CPSC, is recalling about 500 Jubee Bunk Beds because the upper bunk may collapse on top of the lower bunk which could seriously injure or kill consumers.The recalled bunk beds do not comply with federal safety standards and have wooden side slat supports that can separate from the bed frame causing the upper bunk to collapse. The firm is aware of seven...

• Florida Lawyer Brings Class Action Against UnitedHealthcare

  Jenny Albano | July 25, 2007 9:59 AM | 1 CommentNorfolk, Portsmouth & Hampton, VA

  Attorney Joe Saunders, of Pinellas County, filed a class action suit against UnitedHealthcare yesterday. The lawsuit accuses UnitedHealthcare of Florida of misrepresentation and fraudulently marketing some of their health care plans. According to the lawsuit, the defendants, UnitedHealth Group and UnitedHealthcare, enrolled Medicare recipients into their Medicare Advantage HMO or PPO plan...