History of Charlottesville, VA and Albemarle County

Author: Gayle Bragg

Gayle Gragg

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… [ read more ]


Highway Construction Worksites: A Danger Zone for Motorists

Author: Attorney George E. Allen III

Personal injury 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… [ read more ]


Health Care Debate: True Risk – The Americans for Insurance Reform Study

Attorney Malcolm P. McConnell

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… [ read more ]


Mopeds, Scooters, Motorcycles, Bikes… Oh My!

Safety With Alternative Forms of Transportation

Be safe when you ride.

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.… [ read more ]


FAQ: Should I use my health insurance to pay my medical bills when the accident is someone else’s fault? Shouldn’t their auto insurance company be responsible for those bills?

Egena Younger, Claims Consultant

Egena Younger

Author: Egena T. Younger

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… [ read more ]


FOCUS GROUPS: An Important Tool in a Trial Attorney’s Arsenal

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 movie of first takes. No preacher would… [ read more ]


Quick Reference Guide: What To Do At The Scene of a Car or Truck Accident?

Click to download the accident guide.

Click to download the accident guide.

Click to download The Glove Compartment Quick Reference Guide: What To Do After An Accident.

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… [ read more ]


Child Safety Seats Save Lives – Buckle Up Your Children

Author: Attorney Tamara L. Jezic

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… [ read more ]


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