Our Expertise

Trucking

We have gained invaluable experience by representing hundreds of victims of catastrophic commercial vehicle wrecks. We believe that there are commercial carriers that operate their companies with a systemwide failure to implement safety management controls needed to promote the safe operation of a commercial vehicle. Because of our experience, our clients receive an invaluable understanding of the commercial trucking industry practices, the laws governing the operation of commercial vehicles, proper hiring procedures, proper drug/alcohol screening methods, correct training techniques, appropriate supervision and monitoring of employee driving, appropriate inspection and maintenance policies, proper loading, and suitable driving techniques. We employee a full-time investigator experienced in handling commercial vehicle wrecks. We regularly conduct seminars designed to teach other lawyers how to handle a commercial trucking case from beginning to end. We have relationships with qualified accident reconstructionist in every region of the country. Over the years, we have obtained millions of dollars in recoveries for our clients. We accept cases throughout the continental United States.

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Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect

We believe that our elders have earned the right to be treated with respect and honor, not neglect and abuse. Too many reports of abuse and neglect of our elders by nursing home staff are occurring in America today. Elders are forced to suffer inadequate nutrition, bed sores, dehydration, improper health care, physical abuse, mental abuse and even sexual abuse. Unfortunately, these occurrences may grow rapidly as our elder population increases. The trust that elders and their families place in nursing homes is violated far too frequently. They are often left feeling confused and angry when faced with nursing home abuse and neglect. We believe in helping you or your loved one regain their respect and honor by protecting their legal rights. We are committed to making nursing homes safer for all residents.

Product Litigation

The majority of products in the American market place, from certain automobiles and chain saws to baby cribs, are safe for use by consumers. Unfortunately, there are a large number of consumers each year that are killed and sustain serious injuries from products that are defective and dangerous. Many of these occurrences could be avoided if manufacturers and/or distributors adhere to all regulations and safety standards, and ensure that consumer safety is a primary concern in the design and manufacture of these products. We believe in ensuring that consumers and their families who are injured by defective and dangerous products receive fair treatment under the law so that the market place may be made safer for everyone.

Wrongful Death and Personal Injury

We understand the extreme hardship encountered by families in coping with the loss of or serious injury to a loved one. The pain and sorrow are only intensified when the loss is a result of misconduct of another person, company or entity. Common incidents causing catastrophic injury and death can range form an automobile collision, commercial vehicle wreck, nursing home neglect and abuse, product defect, an on-the-job injury, construction site incident, a dangerous condition on another's property, or medical errors. We understand these occurrences cause great turmoil within a family, both emotionally and economically. The attorneys and staff at Shuttlesworth & Moore have a wealth of experience in these difficult matters, and stand ready to assist you and your family with the multitude of issues and challenges you will face in the event of a tragic loss.