Category Archives: General
California Written Discovery
If you are involved in a personal injury lawsuit in California, you may hear your lawyer use the phrase: written discovery. Written discovery is essential in any California personal injury case because it helps legal teams identify key facts, documents, and witnesses that may be relevant to the case. The process can also help… Read More »
The Common Types of Personal Injury Cases and What You Need to Know
It is not easy to recover from a serious accident. It’s even harder when you have to negotiate with insurance companies, try to get your car repaired, and get compensation for your medical bills and lost wages. Dealing with physical pain, medical bills, and insurance companies can be overwhelming, but you don’t have to… Read More »
Are Punitive Damages the Same As Pain and Suffering?
If you’re involved in a personal injury lawsuit, you may wonder what types of damages you can seek. After all, when someone else’s intentional or negligent actions cause you harm, you have a right to seek compensation. Injured accident victims can seek compensation for both economic and non-economic damages. These are known as compensatory… Read More »
Defective Products Cause Catastrophic Injuries
In today’s consumer-driven society, the purchase and use of products have become an integral part of our daily lives. We trust that the products we buy will function as intended and not pose any harm to us or our loved ones. Unfortunately, this does not always happen. Unscrupulous product manufacturers can put profits over… Read More »
Is There Really a Difference Between Lawyers? Aren’t All Lawyers The Same?
If you’ve been hurt in an accident, you need to contact an attorney to help you through the legal process of filing a claim or lawsuit. However, there are so many to choose from. You might not know where to start. Does it even really matter who you choose? After all, they’re all lawyers…. Read More »
Will the New California Laws in 2023 Affect You?
In 2022, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed many different bills into law. In 2023, those laws will take effect, and California residents should know how they might affect their lives. From official holiday changes to workplace laws, 2023 will be an interesting year for Californians and their families. How will these new California 2023… Read More »
5 Reasons to Choose William D. Shapiro Law, Inc.
In the wake of an accident or loss, you require the assurance of quality legal representation. It is a time in which you desire compassion, guidance, and support. That’s why we at the William D. Shapiro Law, Inc are committed to your care and legal counsel in a season of hardship. But why should you choose us? Check out the five reasons to get our attorneys on your side.