Just because you have a license does NOT mean you are ready to drive!
Paul D. Hux, Petersburg personal injury attorney
Author: Paul D. Hux, Petersburg Personal Injury Lawyer
What parents can do to help new drivers once they get their license?
As a Virgina personal injury attorney that has seen many terrible… [ read more ]
Richmond Car Accident Lawyer
Author: Christopher A. Meyer, Richmond Personal Injury Lawyer
Many people in the Commonwealth of Virginia are required by court order to financially support children and have been unable to keep up with the court ordered payments. In such cases, the Commissioner of the State Department of Social Services may cause an order to issue that attaches to property… [ read more ]
Richmond Personal Injury Attorney Priscilla Woody
Author: Priscilla R. Woody, Richmond Injury Lawyer
While a trial (by jury or bench trial by judge only) is our clients’ only legal right to achieve a recovery, some cases are resolved through alternative means other than a trial to resolve a personal injury case. Arbitration is one type of alternative dispute resolution. Arbitration is an alternative means… [ read more ]
Richmond Injury Lawyer Scott D. Fitzgerald
Author: Scott D. Fitzgerald, Richmond Personal Injury Lawyer
Yes. Regardless of fault, it is important to call your insurance company and report any accident that involved injuries or property damage.
A common myth is that you do not need to contact your insurance company if you were not at fault. This is false, because there are several coverages on your… [ read more ]
Author: Courtney Van Winkle, Richmond Personal Injury Lawyer
Richmond personal injury attorney Courtney Van Winkle
I will never forget driving down 64 West after a wonderful weekend at Virginia Beach with my family when suddenly my Ford Explorer became impossible to control. With much difficulty and a racing heart I was able to steer my vehicle off the highway. I did not have a cell phone with me as… [ read more ]
Author: Christopher B. Cloude
Fredericksburg Claims Consultant Chris Cloude
In the next couple of months we will have overnight freezing temperatures, sleet, freezing rain and maybe even some snow. To make sure we arrive safely at our destination, we must alter our driving for these conditions. Below are some driving tips for the winter season.
TEN TIPS FOR SAFE WINTER DRIVING:
1. STAY HOME:
Don’t drive if you don’t have to –… [ read more ]
Mechanicsville Car Accident Lawyer
Author: Attorney Christopher A. Meyer
Taking bankruptcy can have a significant effect on a personal injury case. In a recent personal injury case[1], the Virginia Supreme Court discussed the disastrous results that can occur when a plaintiff’s taking bankruptcy and the pendency of a personal injury case are not properly coordinated.
In Kocher the plaintiff… [ read more ]
Fredericksburg Claims Consultant Chris Cloude
Author: Claims Consultant Chris B. Cloude
This is a question I get from just about every client I assist at some point during their personal injury case. Until a case is ripe for settlement, this question is impossible to answer. To understand why this is true, it’s helpful to understand the general process we go through to determine the value of a case.
Although… [ read more ]
Richmond Injury Lawyer Scott D. Fitzgerald
Author: Attorney Scott D. Fitzgerald
On August 28, 2009, the gas pedal on Mark Saylor’s loaned Lexus ES3500 stuck under the floor mat while he was driving the car on a San Diego highway. After reaching speeds approaching 100 mph, a passenger was able to place a frantic 911 call before Mark Saylor lost control and… [ read more ]
Winterizing Your Vehicle
Fredericksburg Car Accident Lawyer Kathleen Llewellyn-Duncan
Author: Attorney Kathleen Llewellyn-Duncan
Winter weather not only makes special demands on you when driving, but also on your vehicle. To avoid problems this winter, be prepared. The following tips can help you avoid an unpleasant or even dangerous situation this winter.
1. Get your oil checked.
Make sure you take your car in for a full oil… [ read more ]
The blog is maintained and edited by Allen & Allen partner and personal injury attorney R. Clayton Allen. Clayton is a seasoned litigator who has successfully handled all types of personal injury cases. He has been with Allen, Allen, Allen & Allen for over 20 years, where he is known for negotiating settlements with difficult insurance companies and for handling complex cases.