Jan
19
2012
Richmond Injury Lawyer Jason W. Konvicka
If you used the birth control pill Yaz* and had a blot clot leading to a pulmonary embolism, deep vein thrombosis or stroke, you should be aware that the national Judge handling this litigation has ordered the manufacturer to come to the bargaining table to work out a settlement for the victims.
Yaz* includes Yasmin, Beyaz, Gianvi, Loryna, Ocella, Syeda and Zarah.
The law firm of Allen… [ read more ]
Jan
18
2012
Allen, Allen, Allen & Allen is pleased to announce that John G. “Jack” Berry will join the firm as a partner on February 1, 2012. He will manage the firm’s Charlottesville Office.
Mr. Berry was born in Charlottesville, and raised in Madison County, Virginia. He graduated magna cum laude from Washington & Lee in 1976, and was elected to Phi Beta Kappa. He attended law school at the University of Virginia, graduating and then joining the Bar in 1979. … [ read more ]
Jan
16
2012
Richmond Injury Lawyer Scott D. Fitzgerald
Author: Scott D. Fitzgerald, Richmond Personal Injury Lawyer
In Virginia, if your car has been damaged due to the negligence of another person, you can recover not only the cost of repair, but also the “loss of value” that your vehicle sustained as a result of the accident.[1] This may not make sense at first… [ read more ]
Jan
12
2012
Richmond Car Accident Lawyer
Author: Christopher A. Meyer, Richmond Personal Injury Lawyer
Many people in the Commonwealth of Virginia are required by court order to financially support children and have been unable to keep up with the court ordered payments. In such cases, the Commissioner of the State Department of Social Services may cause an order to issue that attaches to property… [ read more ]
Jan
6
2012
Richmond Personal Injury Attorney Priscilla Woody
Author: Priscilla R. Woody, Richmond Injury Lawyer
While a trial (by jury or bench trial by judge only) is our clients’ only legal right to achieve a recovery, some cases are resolved through alternative means other than a trial to resolve a personal injury case. Arbitration is one type of alternative dispute resolution. Arbitration is an alternative means… [ read more ]
Jan
4
2012
Richmond Injury Lawyer Scott D. Fitzgerald
Author: Scott D. Fitzgerald, Richmond Personal Injury Lawyer
Yes. Regardless of fault, it is important to call your insurance company and report any accident that involved injuries or property damage.
A common myth is that you do not need to contact your insurance company if you were not at fault. This is false, because there are several coverages on your… [ read more ]
Dec
28
2011
Author: Courtney Van Winkle, Richmond Personal Injury Lawyer
Richmond personal injury attorney Courtney Van Winkle
I will never forget driving down 64 West after a wonderful weekend at Virginia Beach with my family when suddenly my Ford Explorer became impossible to control. With much difficulty and a racing heart I was able to steer my vehicle off the highway. I did not have a cell phone with me as… [ read more ]
Dec
20
2011
Author: Attorney Malcolm P. McConnell, III
Medical Malpractice Attorney Malcolm P. McConnell, III
On a recent, late autumn afternoon, I was mowing my lawn for the last time this year. As I reached the edge of my yard, I attempted to turn the lawnmower around to cut the next strip of grass. The lawnmower stuck a large stick that had fallen from a tree and it stopped moving… [ read more ]
Dec
15
2011
Fight Tort Reform
Author: Attorney Malcolm P. McConnell, III
Medical Malpractice Attorney Malcolm P. McConnell, III
How important to you are traditional American values? Do you believe that America rose to greatness due to hard work, self-reliance and personal accountability? Do you believe that for America to remain great, we must preserve these values as individuals and as a nation?
Of course you do. So do I.
We… [ read more ]
Dec
13
2011
Author: Christopher B. Cloude
Fredericksburg Claims Consultant Chris Cloude
In the next couple of months we will have overnight freezing temperatures, sleet, freezing rain and maybe even some snow. To make sure we arrive safely at our destination, we must alter our driving for these conditions. Below are some driving tips for the winter season.
TEN TIPS FOR SAFE WINTER DRIVING:
1. STAY HOME:
Don’t drive if you don’t have to –… [ read more ]
