Articles Archive for February 2010
Richmond Attorney, Virginia Law »
Attorney Christopher A. Meyer
Author: 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. Out comes…
Accident Prevention, Chesterfield Attorney »
Author: 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 while boating,…
Accident Prevention, Charlottesville Attorney »
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, where the vehicles rolled over, involving out-of-state drivers who were transporting family members across the state in…
Chesterfield Attorney, Insurance Companies, Insurance Coverage »
Egena Younger, Claims Consultant
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 what the reason, this information…
Community Service, Fredericksburg Attorney, Richmond Attorney »
Author: 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 in the…
General Information, Petersburg Attorney »
Famous people that also happen to be law school graduates
Author: Attorney Paul D. Hux
Attorney Paul D. Hux
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 people realize. This common thread…
Medical Malpractice, Richmond Attorney »
The Statute of Limitations in Medical Misdiagnosis
Author: 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 knew you had a case! How could something so unfair be the law in Virginia?
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