Jan
29
2010
Attorney Tammy S. Ruble
Author: Attorney Tammy S. Ruble
Virginia has already been hit with the first big snow storm of the season and, as I write this, another storm is pending. Winter weather brings with it opportunities for outdoor fun but also the potential for great danger. Whether you clap your hands with glee at the first falling snowflake or are huddled before the fire dreaming of Virginia Beach in July, a little preparation… [ read more ]
Jan
29
2010
Author: Attorney Charles L. Allen
Attorney Charles Littlepage Allen
One hundred years ago, in 1910, my grandfather, George E. Allen Sr., a founder of this law firm, handled his first personal injury case. As a third generation family member of this law firm, I reflect back occasionally on the influence my grandfather and his legal career have had upon me. When I first began practicing law 25 years ago, attorneys and judges always spoke well… [ read more ]
Jan
22
2010
Are After Market Rims Safe?
Don’t you love those flashy, huge rims that dress up cars today? Dubs, blades, speeds, spinners and twenties are beautiful and add personality that distinguish my car from the next guy who has the same make and model. 1
But those flashy wheels come with a risk. There have been many instances of after-market wheels collapsing or breaking causing serious car crashes. Rims available from suppliers other than your vehicle’s manufacturer are after-… [ read more ]
Jan
18
2010
Every year tens of thousands of people die due to preventable medical errors. The following web site emphasizes the importance of patients’ rights to seek legal recourse. As trial attorneys, the lawyers of Allen & Allen have seen first hand how preventable medical errors have effected patients and their families. Learn more about the role of medical negligence in the civil justice system and current health care debate.
Visit http://www.98000reasons.org/
Jan
14
2010
Attorney Melinda H. South
Author: Melinda H. South, Attorney
Owning a dog brings great joy but also great responsibility. Rarely does an owner want to acknowledge that their favorite pooch has the potential to harm someone. Many states have adopted state-wide laws regarding the responsibilities of a dog owner to control their dog; these laws are generally referred to as “leash laws”. 1 In Virginia, there is a two-part system. First, there is… [ read more ]
Jan
12
2010
Attorney Nathan J. D. Veldhuis
Author: Attorney Nathan J. D. Veldhuis
Sovereign immunity is the legal principle that the government (and its branches, departments, agencies and employees) cannot be sued or held legally responsible for their actions. This legal principle comes from the old English law that held the king was divinely chosen and therefore could do no wrong. As a result, the king could not be held accountable for… [ read more ]
Jan
6
2010
Attorney J. David Douthit
Author: Attorney J. David Douthit
Winter driving has its own challenges. In addition, in the winter the risk of exposure if you have a breakdown makes it doubly important that you properly maintain your car. Here are some tips that include both actions to take before you drive as well as some advice about driving in the winter.
Make sure your car is… [ read more ]
Jan
4
2010
Breast cancer is a woman’s nightmare. For a woman to discover that her breast cancer was caused by a drug prescribed by her doctor just adds insult to injury. That is what has happened to thousands of women.
Wyeth, a division of Pfizer, marketed hormone therapy drugs, Premarin, Prempro and Provera, which were designed to moderate the symptoms of menopause. As early as 1975, Wyeth was on notice of the need to study whether combination hormone therapy causes breast cancer.… [ read more ]
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