Texting While Driving: A Deadly Message

Scott FitzgeraldBy Scott Fitzgerald, Summer Associate

On September 3, 2008, Linda Doyle was killed instantly in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, when a 20-year-old driver ran through a red light and struck her car in the driver’s door at approximately 45 mph. The driver who ran the light told police he was typing a text message on his cell phone and never saw the red light or Linda’s small SUV.  1 In the aftermath of this tragic car accident, the National… [ read more ]


Is Your Family Dog Protected Under Virginia Law in an Accident?

Attorney Christopher A. Meyer

Author: Attorney Christopher Allen Meyer

The law firm of Allen & Allen represents people for personal injuries suffered in accidents. But sometimes an animal or pet, perhaps a family dog, is also injured in an accident. Can you recover for the emotional distress suffered by you or other family members when your beloved pet is injured and suffering, or… [ read more ]


Summer Road Trip Safety

Claims Consultant Chris Cloude

Author: Chris Cloude

We are now well into summer and that means traveling to the beaches, mountains or your other favorite destination. Before you ever leave the driveway, however, there are several steps that you can take to make your trip safer. There are also steps you can take while driving that will ensure your safety.

  1. Plan your trip and go over your route prior to leaving home.

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News Story: Hometown Heroes Honored in Charlottesville at Fridays After Five

Law Firm Honors “100 Hometown Heroes” at Fridays After Five
View the CBS 19 News Story Video
Law Firm Honors “100 Hometown Heroes” at Fridays After Five

Posted: 11:22 PM Jul 9, 2010
Reporter: Jennifer Black
Email Address: jennifer.black@newsplex.com

July 9, 2010

After months of collecting nominations, the Richmond-based personal injury law firm Allen &… [ read more ]


Allen & Allen Recognizes Hometown Heroes in Charlottesville – an NBC 29 News Story

Charlottesville Recognizes a Few Local Heroes

Posted: // Jul 09, 2010 10:02 PM EDT
 

Updated: // Jul 09, 2010 10:07 PM EDT
Source: http://www.nbc29.com/global/story.asp?s=12783790

 

Please view the video news clip from NBC 29 for the full story:

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Federal Government Sues Arizona Over Immigration Law: U.S. v. Arizona (2010)

Personal Injury Attorney Tamara L. Jezic

Author: Attorney Tamara L. Jezic

On Tuesday, July 6, 2010, the Federal Government filed a lawsuit against the state of Arizona, challenging Arizona’s new immigration law. 1 The lawsuit, filed in federal court in Phoenix, asks that court to declare Arizona’s law invalid and to prevent the law from taking effect. The law is to become effective on July 29, 2010. 2[ read more ]


Determining the Statute of Limitation for Children in Medical Malpractice Cases

Virginia Medical Malpractice Attorney Malcolm P. McConnell

Author: Attorney Malcolm “Mic” McConnell, III

It has been said that you can tell a lot about a society by how it treats its children. Generally speaking, the United States and the Commonwealth of Virginia take good care of their children. There are, however, exceptions to that rule. In Virginia, the legal rights of children – our must vulnerable class – have been sacrificed to give extra… [ read more ]


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