Do I Need An Attorney After My Accident?

Richmond Personal Injury Attorney Charles Littlepage Allen

Author: Attorney Charles Littlepaige (“Litt”) Allen

Often I am asked by people who are injured in accidents that are someone else’s fault whether they will benefit from being represented by an attorney. Generally, the answer is yes. However, I always encourage people to take advantage of the opportunity for a free consultation that most attorneys offer, and to use that free consultation… [ read more ]

Hometown Hero Ron Melancon — Making Our Roads a Safer Place One Trailer at a Time

Trailer Accident Statistics

Authors: Bill Bootwright & Attorney Courtney Allen Van Winkle

Utility trailers are one of the most overlooked dangers on the highway today. These types of trailers are designed for general use and are usually towed by a motor vehicle. Recreational travel trailers, horse trailers, small box trailers, and van trailers are all examples of utility trailers. The danger arises when utility vehicles… [ read more ]

100 HOMETOWN HEROES Announced: Law Firm of Allen & Allen Begins Celebration Series

Allen & Allen 100 Hometown Heroes

Richmond, Virginia — The personal injury law firm of Allen, Allen, Allen & Allen today announced the winners of the 100 HOMETOWN HEROES award in celebration of the firm’s centennial anniversary.

“It’s time to celebrate,” said Douglas A. Barry, President. “In honor of Allen & Allen’s one hundred year anniversary, we are thanking… [ read more ]

Staying safe around the swimming pool

Paul D. Hux, Petersburg personal injury attorney

Author: Personal Injury Attorney Paul D. Hux

Here comes summer and with it the opening of the multitude of pools that may be in your area. There is nothing better than jumping into a pool on one of our hot and humid days in Virginia.

But pools can be dangerous if proper safety precautions are not taken. You can never be too… [ read more ]

Attorney Mic McConnell Swims 7.5 miles Across the Potomac River

Attorney Malcolm P. McConnell

On Saturday , June 5th , medical malpractice attorney Mic McConnell of the Allen Law Firm, accompanied by environmental attorney and friend Shannon Varner, participated in the annual Potomac Swim for the Environment.  The swimming route began at Hull Neck in Virginia, continued across the mouth of the Potomac, and ended at Point Lookout State Park in Maryland.

Out of… [ read more ]

Historic Sites in Petersburg, Virginia

Petersburg personal injury attorneys

Located along the banks of the Appomattox River and straddling Interstates 85 and 95 at the gateway to Southside Virginia, Petersburg is a town with a long and illustrious history. In its heyday during the first half of the nineteenth century, Petersburg was the eleventh largest city in the South. It was a manufacturing center and a railroad hub, and was well-known for its tobacco market and warehouses.

Today, one hundred… [ read more ]