Apr
30
2010
If you’ve been seriously injured in an accident involving a tractor trailer and the accident wasn’t your fault, you should consult a trucking accident attorney immediately. The same is true if you have a relative who was killed in an accident with a large truck.
You need someone on your side from the very beginning to protect your rights, to investigate and preserve critical evidence, to help you navigate the medical world as you… [ read more ]
Apr
28
2010
Fredericksburg personal injury attorney David M. Williams, Jr.
READY…SET… HOLD ON!
Author: Fredericksburg Attorney David M. Williams
Governor Bob McDonnell recently signed a bill passed by this year’s Virginia General Assembly that allows the speed limit to be raised from 65 mph to 70 mph on certain sections of Virginia’s highways. 1 While this law is set to take effect July 1st, it is… [ read more ]
Apr
26
2010
Virginia Personal Injury Attorney Jason W. Konvicka
Author: Attorney Jason W. Konvicka
“We now have proof that Toyota failed to live up to its legal obligations … Worse yet, they knowingly hid a dangerous defect for months from U.S. officials and did not take action to protect millions of drivers and their families. For those reasons, we are seeking the maximum penalty possible under current laws.” … [ read more ]
Apr
21
2010
Symptoms of a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
For decades, the brain injury attorneys at the law firm of Allen & Allen have worked with clients who have suffered brain injuries caused by the negligence of others. Often these injuries are a result of falls, as a result of product defects, from car, motorcycle, or truck accidents, or from a myriad of other circumstances. Each year, approximately 1.5 million Americans suffer… [ read more ]
Apr
18
2010
As the Virginia personal injury law firm of Allen and Allen celebrates its 100 year anniversary, we are thankful for the communities we serve and for the everyday heroes who make this a great place to live. This year we are honoring 100 Home Town Heroes. Do you know a hero? Let’s hear it for your neighbor, your friend, your co-worker or your relative. The person who has made a difference in your community and your life.
Click to nominate… [ read more ]
Apr
14
2010
Fredericksburg Personal Injury Attorney Nathan J. D. Veldhuis
Author: Attorney Nathan J. D. Veldhuis
Editors Note: Under the old English common law, on which much of American law is based, a person could not sue the king or “sovereign government”. This prohibition was carried over into American common law, and prevents claims against the government. However, this absolute prohibition has been changed in most states in some ways by… [ read more ]
Apr
13
2010
Richmond personal injury attorney Courtney Van Winkle
At the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association’s annual convention in March 2010, Allen & Allen personal injury attorney Courtney Van Winkle spoke on the implications of online social networking in personal injury cases. Virginia Lawyers Weekly writer Alan Cooper covered her talk in an article published April 12, 2010.
Source: Virginia
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Apr
5
2010
Multiple Concussions are Dangerous
Concussions are among the most widely reported injuries in young people who participate in sports and recreational activities. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has estimated there are as many as 3.8 million sports and recreation related concussions in the United States every year. 1
Classified as traumatic brain injuries, concussions are caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head that causes the soft, gelatin-… [ read more ]
Apr
2
2010
Attorney Priscilla R. Woody
Author: Attorney Priscilla R. Woody
When I first meet a client who have been injured through no fault of their own, one of my first questions is: “How much insurance do you have?” Most clients answer, “I have full coverage.” However, when we review their declaration page and policy, the clients are surprised to learn that they have minimal insurance coverage on their vehicles. The confusion comes… [ read more ]
Apr
1
2010
Bree King, Claims Consultant
Author: Bree King
We all know safety belts save lives, but when it comes to the use of seatbelts by children, do we all know the legal requirements intended to keep them safe? The laws have changed in recent years with new requirements for the age limits for some child safety seats. Recently I met with a client who was rear-ended by a dump truck in a high speed crash… [ read more ]
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If you’ve been seriously injured in an accident involving a tractor trailer and the accident wasn’t your fault, you should consult a trucking accident attorney immediately. The same is true if you have a relative who was killed in an accident with a large truck.
