Automobile Safety: Shoveling Snow – Sidewalks & Parking Spaces

Author:  Attorney Christopher A. Meyer

Attorney Christopher A. Meyer

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.… [ read more ]


Skiing, Wakeboarding and Tubing Safety

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… [ read more ]


Auto Safety & Seatbelts: Why use Safety Restraint Systems? Seatbelts can save lives.

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,… [ read more ]


INSURANCE INDEX DATA BASE SYSTEM: How insurance companies are using your personal information

Egena Younger, Claims Consultant

Egena Younger

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… [ read more ]


GIVING BACK: Public Service and the Allen Law Firm

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… [ read more ]


What do Nelson Mandela and Jerry Springer have in common?

Attorney Paul D. Hux

Attorney Paul D. Hux

Famous people that also happen to be law school graduates

There are many famous people in the world today, and with media, the internet and the other multitude of publications, we think we know everything there is to know about these people. However, there are a number of movies actors, television personalities, sports stars, well known politicians and musical entertainers who all have something in common that very few… [ read more ]


“I Just Found Out I Had Cancer Five Years Ago, But My Doctor Never Told Me! Can I Sue?”

The Statute of Limitations in Medical Misdiagnosis

Author: Attorney Malcolm P. McConnell

Attorney Malcolm P. McConnell

Attorney Malcolm P. McConnell

If you have cancer that has been allowed to spread and threaten your life because of medical negligence, the answer is “yes.” But it may shock you to learn that, only a few years ago, the answer was “no.” Until recently, your right to sue could expire before you even… [ read more ]


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