Practice Areas

Shapiro Law Firm PC handles personal injury and catastrophic injury cases for clients who have suffered serious harm because someone failed to act with reasonable care.

We build claims from the start with disciplined case development—liability, damages, and the evidence needed to prove both. When an insurer will not pay what the claim is worth, we litigate the case through discovery, motion practice, and trial as necessary.

Shapiro Law Firm PC handles back and spinal-injury cases arising from vehicle collisions, falls, unsafe property conditions, and other serious incidents.

Spinal injuries can change work, mobility, and daily life. We work with treating physicians and qualified experts to prove causation, document impairment, and present the full impact of the injury in settlement negotiations or in court.

Shapiro Law Firm PC handles wrongful-death cases on behalf of families and qualifying dependents who have lost a loved one because of negligence or wrongdoing.

We investigate the cause of death, identify all responsible parties and insurance coverage, and pursue damages permitted under California law. We approach these matters with direct advice, careful preparation, and respect for the family’s goals.

Shapiro Law Firm PC handles head and brain-injury cases, including traumatic brain injury (TBI), where the stakes are often lifelong.

Brain injuries are frequently contested by insurers. We focus early on objective proof—medical imaging where applicable, neurocognitive testing, treating-provider opinions, and day-in-the-life evidence—to present a clear and defensible damages story.

Shapiro Law Firm PC handles amputation cases involving catastrophic injuries caused by crashes, unsafe premises, industrial incidents, or defective products.

We develop evidence on future medical care, prosthetics, rehabilitation, and loss of earning capacity. Our goal is to secure resources that match the client’s real long-term needs—not a quick resolution that leaves gaps.

Shapiro Law Firm PC handles car-accident cases ranging from moderate injury claims to catastrophic collisions with disputed liability.

We preserve evidence, obtain medical proof, and evaluate coverage, including third-party liability policies and, when relevant, first-party uninsured/underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) coverage. We position cases for settlement, and we try them when necessary.

Shapiro Law Firm PC handles truck-accident cases, including commercial-vehicle and tractor-trailer collisions that often involve multiple defendants and layered insurance coverage.

We move quickly to preserve critical evidence such as onboard data, driver logs, maintenance records, and safety policies. These cases require rigorous preparation and experienced trial practice; we build them accordingly.

Shapiro Law Firm PC handles motorcycle-accident cases involving serious injuries, visibility disputes, and unfair bias against riders.

We focus on reconstruction evidence, roadway conditions, and objective medical proof. Our approach is direct: establish fault, document damages, and demand compensation that matches the injury—not stereotypes.

Shapiro Law Firm PC handles Uber and Lyft accident cases, including passenger claims and collisions involving rideshare drivers.

Rideshare cases often turn on coverage periods and policy layers. We identify the applicable insurance, secure the right records, and pursue recovery from every responsible party and coverage source.

Shapiro Law Firm PC handles pedestrian-accident cases involving crosswalk collisions, speeding drivers, turning violations, and dangerous roadway conditions.

We develop liability evidence early—scene documentation, video, witness identification, and police records—then build the damages case with treating providers and objective proof. These cases demand urgency and precision.

Shapiro Law Firm PC handles defective-product cases involving unsafe design, manufacturing defects, or inadequate warnings that cause serious injury.

We work with qualified experts to identify the defect, preserve the product and chain of custody, and prove causation. Product cases are evidence-driven; we treat them that way from day one.

Shapiro Law Firm PC handles premises-liability cases involving unsafe property conditions such as falls, inadequate security, dangerous walkways, and other hazards.

We prove notice and responsibility through inspection records, maintenance history, incident reports, and witness identification. Our objective is to hold property owners and managers accountable and secure full compensation for the harm caused.

Shapiro Law Firm PC handles public-entity liability cases against cities, counties, and the State of California, including dangerous condition claims involving roads, sidewalks, and public property.

These cases require strict compliance with government-claim deadlines and specialized legal standards. We evaluate the claim promptly, preserve evidence, and prosecute the case through litigation when warranted.

Shapiro Law Firm PC handles medical malpractice cases involving negligent diagnosis, treatment, surgery, medication errors, and institutional failures.

Medical cases demand careful expert review, disciplined discovery, and a clear theory supported by the record. We evaluate the medicine and the law, advise candidly on risks, and litigate when the evidence supports accountability.

Shapiro Law Firm PC handles insurance denial and bad-faith matters, including first-party UM/UIM claims and other coverage disputes where the insurer fails to pay benefits owed.

We analyze the policy, coverage defenses, and claim handling. When an insurer delays, underpays, or denies without proper basis, we build a record and pursue the remedies available under California law, including litigation when necessary.