[2 Mar 2010 | Comments Off | ]

Robert L. Mertig, Claims Consultant

Robert L. Mertig, Claims Consultant

Author: Robert L. Mertig

Virginia law allows that, even after proper repairs have been made, you can recover the “loss of value” of your repaired vehicle after an accident in addition to the cost of the repairs. 1 Insurance companies and auto repair shops called this loss of value the “diminution of value” or “diminished value” of the vehicle.

In layman’s terms, “diminished value” means the difference in value between a vehicle that has never been damaged and the…


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[22 Feb 2010 | Comments Off | ]
Attorney Christopher A. Meyer

Attorney Christopher A. Meyer

Author: Attorney Christopher A. Meyer

The Winter of 2010 in Virginia has seen more big snow storms than we’ve had in many years. (Too many big snow storms for some of us). Our arms and backs are sore from all the shoveling. Some folks live in urban areas where they park on the street, and sure enough, the snowplows added insult to injury by pushing a large mound of snow onto the side of your car. Out comes…

Accident Prevention, Chesterfield Attorney »

[18 Feb 2010 | Comments Off | ]

Author: Attorney Trent S. Kerns

Chesterfield injury attorney Trent S. Kerns

Chesterfield injury attorney Trent S. Kerns

Although the weather may still be cold and “Ole Man Winter” is still with us, it will not be too long before the warmer weather is upon us. Soon many of us will be getting out sports and outdoor equipment, and maybe getting the boat and water sports equipment ready for the season to enjoy water activities with family and friends. Although we are looking forward to summer fun while boating,…

Accident Prevention, Charlottesville Attorney »

[15 Feb 2010 | Comments Off | ]
Gayle Gragg

Gayle Gragg, Claims Consultant

Author: Gayle Bragg

Prevention of getting thrown form the vehicle (ejection) is one of the main reasons to use seatbelts. 1 Recently I had the opportunity to review accident reconstruction reports on the VCU Transportation Safety Training Center website. 2 One report reconstructs two multiple fatality crashes that occurred six days apart on interstate highways in Virginia. 3 Both crashes were single vehicle crashes, where the vehicles rolled over, involving out-of-state drivers who were transporting family members across the state in…

Chesterfield Attorney, Insurance Companies, Insurance Coverage »

[10 Feb 2010 | Comments Off | ]
Egena Younger, Claims Consultant

Egena Younger, Claims Consultant

Author: Egena T. Younger

You have been involved in an accident and are contacted by the insurance company. The adjuster requests your full name, address, date of birth and social security number. You feel uncomfortable providing such private information, but you are told that the information is required to handle your claim, or maybe you are told that it is required to properly issue your check upon settlement of your claim. No matter what the reason, this information…

Community Service, Fredericksburg Attorney, Richmond Attorney »

[8 Feb 2010 | Comments Off | ]

Author: Attorney Douglas A. Barry

Personal injury attorney Douglas A. Barry

Personal injury attorney Douglas A. Barry

Giving back and serving our communities is a deeply held value at the Allen Law Firm. When I joined the firm in 1996, I came with a strong Government and public service background as well as a commitment to giving back to the community that fit well with the Firm’s values. For the first half of my career, I was an attorney in law enforcement, as a Special Agent in the…