Articles Archive for July 2009
Charlottesville Attorney »
Author: Gayle Bragg
Claims Consultant Gayle Gragg
To better serve clients in the Piedmont region and the Valley, the personal injury law firm Allen, Allen, Allen and Allen opened its Charlottesville branch on March 17, 2008. The office is located in the former Charlottesville Veterinary Hospital on Route 29 in the Rio Hill Center across from Lowes.
Charlottesville and the surrounding Albemarle County are home to over 134,400 residents and are located about 110 miles southwest of Washington, D.C., and about 70miles west of…
Accident Prevention, Richmond Attorney, Trucking Accidents »
Author: Attorney George E. Allen III
Personal injury attorney George E. Allen, III
When I settled a case recently, I was reminded just how dangerous highway construction work sites can be for passing motorists - and in so many different ways. In my case, the accident happened around noon in a construction zone on Interstate 70 near Terre Haute, Indiana as the family I represented was returning to Virginia in a motor home after taking a summer vacation trip. At the time…
Insurance Companies, Medical Malpractice »
Attorney Malcolm P. McConnell
Author: Attorney Malcolm P. McConnell
For years, some doctors and insurance companies have been telling us and our government that unless frivolous medical malpractice lawsuits are curtailed, and unless out-of-control verdicts are limited, doctors will be driven out of practice by high malpractice insurance premiums. Their efforts have been very successful in Virginia, where doctors enjoy the privileges of a special class, exempting them from being held responsible for the consequences of their negligence.
Throughout this conflict, your attorneys…
Accident Prevention »
Safety With Alternative Forms of Transportation
Be safe when you ride.
With the state of the economy and the rising cost of living, many people are looking to alternative forms of transportation in order to save money. Among these include: motorcycles, mopeds, scooters and bicycles. However, before you catch a ride on one of these vehicles, it is important that you catch a glimpse of these safety tips in order to have a safe ride.
Here are some general tips to consider…
Car Accidents, General Information, Insurance Coverage »
Author: Egena T. Younger
Egena Younger, Claims Consultant
Clients often ask if they should use their own health insurance to pay their medical bills after an accident. The answer is yes. If you’ve been involved in an accident, using your health insurance to cover your medical expenses will get them paid now. Many medical providers and specialists require patients to have health insurance before the providers will provide treatment. Since accidents are never anticipated, having health insurance provides the means to obtain…
Charlottesville Attorney, Personal Injury »
Author: Attorney Matthew B. Murray
Attorney Matthew B. Murray
How many times is a play on Broadway rehearsed before opening night? How many times is a scene in a movie shot before the final take? How often does the preacher practice his sermon on Saturday night? As grandma used to say, “Practice makes Perfect!”
So what does this have to do with lawyers and injury cases? A Broadway director wouldn’t consider opening a play without a rehearsal. Brad Pitt wouldn’t release a…
Car Accidents, Trucking Accidents »
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If you are involved in a motor vehicle accident, it is important to know what to do next. The Glove Compartment Quick Reference Guide has easy to follow steps and a place to log important information regarding the accident. Designed to fit conveniently in your glove compartment, the Quick Reference Guide will help guide you through the steps of what to…
Accident Prevention, Car Accidents, Fredericksburg Attorney »
Author: Attorney Tamara L. Jezic
Attorney Tamara L. Jezic
Each year thousands of children are injured or killed in motor vehicle collisions, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). Proper use of car safety seats reduces the risk of injury to children in motor vehicle crashes. The AAP has recommendations for selecting and using car safety seats, but Virginia law also has requirements for the use of child safety seats that you should know.
According to the AAP, recent research shows that…
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