Allen & Allen Law Blog

The Virginia personal injury law firm of Allen & Allen awarded the George E. Allen Scholarship to fifteen deserving high school seniors on May 14, 2013 at an awards dinner at Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens. The law firm’s Scholarship Program, now in its 22nd year, recognizes students who have overcome unusual obstacles or special challenges, while achieving high standards of community service and academic performance. 

Congratulations to:

By:  Jason W. Konvicka, Esquire - Richmond Personal Injury Lawyer

A person with chronic injuries or illnesses often requires a “life care plan”.  A life care plan is a document that identifies a person’s future medical and supportive care needs.[1]  The document is created by a professional known as a life care planner.

A life care plan can be used in consultation with patients, families, rehabilitation professionals, and case managers to coordinate the best medical care and support for an injured or chronically ill person.  A life care plan can also be used in a legal setting to accurately project the nature and cost of an injured person’s long term care needs.

Most respected life care planners follow a consistent…

Author: Attorney Courtney Van Winkle

Colorado and Washington made the news in 2012 when both states legalized the recreational use of marijuana.  "As soon as the laws are certified, it will be legal under Colorado and Washington law for adults 21 years and older to possess up to an ounce of marijuana.  In Colorado, people will be able to grow as many as six plants.  In Washington, users will have to buy their marijuana from state-licensed providers."[i]  However, new laws on the other side of the country should not fool Virginia residents into thinking their local laws will be any less strictly enforced. Furthermore, federal law continues to classify marijuana as a Schedule I narcotic, equivalent to heroin and LSD.[ii]

Despite…

By: George Edward Allen III, Esquire

There are a number of studies showing that many young people have very little understanding of the basic principles upon which our nation was established.   Many people, both young and old, even from Virginia, don’t know about the contributions made by Chief Justice John Marshall of Richmond.  John Marshall served as the fourth Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court from 1801-1835, and was one of the greatest architects of our legal system today.  He served as Chief Justice during all or part of the terms of six U.S. Presidents.    

The Allen Law Firm encourages its partners and staff to be involved in education.  In addition to the many efforts of our Firm to support education[1],…

Richmond, Virginia - The personal injury law firm of Allen & Allen  will provide a FREE Sober Ride Home to anyone leaving Innsbrook After Hours summer concert series beginning May 1, 2013 in Greater Metro Richmond, Virginia. Innsbrook After Hours 2013 schedule will include Aaron Lewis, Daughtry, Cheryl Crow, the Band Perry and other musical acts throughout the season. 

“Once again Allen & Allen will offer the Sober Ride Home program in Greater Metro Richmond to encourage those who may be under the influence to not attempt to drive home,” said Trent Kerns, President Allen & Allen.  “We are committed to serving the community where we live and work. It is our hopes that this simple deed of offering a free sober ride will help keep…

Author Gayle Bragg

Quadruplicity is a women’s conference presented by Business Women’s Round Table, a group within the City of Charlottesville’s Chamber of Commerce. Speakers at the 2013 conference, which I attended, gave talks about balancing career, life, money and health.   One of the most inspiring presentations was an exercise presented by Megan J. Bray, M.D., the Key Note Speaker.  She spoke about how difficult it can be to manage a career, family, and all the other parts of your life.   She asked each of us to draw a circle/tire on a piece of paper, and then to divide the circle into 8 categories: family, social life/friends, recreation, career, health, finance, spiritual, and romance.  She then directed…

Commentary by James Mick Kessel, Richmond Personal Injury Lawyer

The constant need to be “plugged in” remains a concern especially with respect to driving while texting/emailing/etc.  In August 2009 the New York Times published a game which purports to measure how your reaction time is affected by external distractions, such as texting.  We recommend you try it, your results may surprise (and scare) you!

http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2009/07/19/technology/20090719-driving-game.html?_r=1&

Author: Charles Littlepage “Litt” Allen -  Richmond, VA Personal Injury Lawyer

Our Circuit Courts[1] across the Commonwealth of Virginia adjudicate both criminal and civil cases.  However, the right of the parties to require disclosure of information from each other before trial is quite different in a civil case than a criminal one.  The scope of discovery in civil cases is quite broad.  In fact, there are specific rules, commonly called “the Rules of Discovery,” which apply to the disclosure of information in civil cases filed in our Circuit Courts.  These Rules state that “parties may obtain discovery regarding any matter, not privileged, which is relevant to the subject matter involved in the pending action.”[2]  This same…

Richmond, Virginia --The personal injury law firm of Allen, Allen, Allen & Allen announced today that it is seeking nominations for the firm’s annual Allen & Allen Hometown Heroes award. The award, which was formed in 2010 to honor Allen & Allen’s centennial anniversary, is designed to celebrate local heroes who are making a lasting impact in the community.

“We look forward to our Hometown Heroes award every year as a way to thank those who make it their mission to make the community a better place,” said Trent Kerns, President of Allen & Allen. “Our firm was founded on this type of service and we gain inspiration from the impact makers around us -- the real heroes who give back to Virginia on a daily basis.”

Nominations…

National Mobility Awareness Month - Mobility Supercenter - Local Hero

 May is National Mobility Awareness Month to educate seniors, veterans, caregivers and people with disabilities about the many wheelchair accessible vehicles and adaptive mobility equipment options available for living an active and mobile lifestyle. In fact, in celebration of the month, the National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association (NMEDA) is giving away three free wheelchair accessible vehicles to those who are overcoming their mobility issues. Mobility Supercenter is proud to be a part of such an important movement.

Call Mobility Supercenter  804-231-7774 and talk to a Mobility Consultant to find out how you can nominate a local hero to win a…