Articles Archive for March 2009
Medical Malpractice, Richmond Attorney »
Attorney Malcolm P. McConnell
Article Summary by Attorney Malcolm P. McConnell
In Virginia, there is no justice for catastrophically injured victims of medical malpractice. Since 1976, their inalienable rights as American citizens to trial by jury and to equal justice under the law have been stripped from them for no better reason than to keep insurance companies profitable. Meanwhile, insurance companies charge higher and higher premiums to doctors, blaming victims’ lawyers and American citizens who sit on juries, hear evidence, and make…
Insurance Coverage, Petersburg Attorney »
Author: Elizabeth Morrell Allen
Attorney Elizabeth M. Allen
How much automobile insurance should you buy?
The answer is easy: As much as you can afford.
The primary reason to buy automobile insurance, both liability and uninsured motorist (UM) coverage, is to protect you and your assets. Your insurance company will almost never pay more in damages, to you or to a person you negligently injure, than the dollar amount of the coverage you paid for, no matter how high a verdict there may be…
General Information, Personal Injury »
Egena Younger
Author: Egena T. Younger
I worked on the defense side for insurance companies for over 17 years. I experienced many years of investigating, evaluating, and negotiating automobile and commercial claims. From the first day of work, I was told to settle cases for a fair and reasonable amount. I was proud to represent the insurance company and its investors by checking every bill and report, to ensure that only what was necessary, related and reasonable, would be considered in evaluating…
Personal Injury, Richmond Attorney, Virginia Law »
Attorney Melinda H. South
A tort is a wrongful act resulting in injury or damages, for which the civil law provides that the injured person (or the person suffering damages) may seek recovery from the person who caused the injury. The person or “party” who suffers harm from the wrongful conduct of another is known as the plaintiff or claimant. The person or “party” who caused the injury is known as the defendant or tortfeasor. The lawsuit is…
General Information, Personal Injury, Richmond Attorney »
Attorney Charles Littlepage Allen
“What is my case worth?” I am often asked this question by clients when I am first getting to know them. The simple answer is this; whatever a jury says it is worth.
Some people with personal injury claims are surprised to find out that they are not automatically entitled to a settlement from the insurance company. In fact, their only legal right is a trial to determine the amount of their recovery. The only…
Accident Prevention, Car Accidents, General Information »
Gayle Bragg
By Gayle Bragg
We frequently hear in the local news about automobile crashes and fatalities involving teenage drivers. Are teenage drivers involved in accidents more than other age groups ? Recently I had the opportunity to study reports from Virginia Commonwealth University Transportation Safety Training Center-Crash Investigative Team. The reports provide a comparison of crash frequencies and causes are examined to explore reasons why and what possible remedial actions can be taken to reduce these problems. In review of one…
Medical Malpractice, Richmond Attorney »
Attorney Malcolm P. McConnell
I am often invited to speak to physicians and other professionals and laymen about medical malpractice issues. On such occasions, I share the same information I provide to every client who seeks my advice and assistance with a potential medical malpractice claim: I define “medical malpractice” for them. However, in my 21 years of experience, I have found that the best way to tell people what medical malpractice IS, is to tell them what…
Car Accidents, Fredericksburg Attorney, Insurance Coverage, Personal Injury »
Attorney Kathleen Llewellyn-Duncan
By Attorney Kathleen Llewellyn-Duncan
Medical Expense coverage (sometimes known as Medical Payments) is an optional coverage available on Virginia Automobile Policies. This coverage covers all reasonable and necessary medical expenses for injuries resulting from a motor vehicle collision, or even arising out of the use of a motor vehicle. Medical Payments coverage covers anyone named on the policy (the “named insured”), a spouse, and any relative residing in the household.
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What About My Car?
You may or may not have had severe injuries after your unfortunate car or truck accident but WHAT ABOUT YOUR CAR? If your car was damaged and the accident was not your fault, here are some guidelines to help you in dealing with the insurance companies and getting your car repaired.
What is covered?
You are entitled to payment for any damage done to your car and personal property, such as, clothing, eye wear, sports equipment, or personal belongings that…
Car Accidents, General Information, Trucking Accidents »
Car and truck accidents create confusing and chaotic scenes. Knowing what do to at an accident scene can help protect your rights after the accident. Here are some general guidelines to follow at an accident scene.
Do I have to stop?
Yes. The driver of any vehicle involved in a motor vehicle accident (including car accidents, truck or tractor trailer accidents, or motor cycle accidents) must stop immediately if (1) a person is injured or killed or (2) if an attended vehicle or other attended property is damaged.
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