Jun
30
2011
Richmond Personal Injury Attorney Priscilla Woody
Author: Attorney Priscilla R. Woody
In March 2011, the Virginia General Assembly passed a new law increasing the jurisdictional maximum limit for a lawsuit in General District Court from $15,000 to $25,000.[1] Effective July 1, 2011, a person with a civil claim – including personal injury claims – may sue in a General District Court for up $25,000. At present,… [ read more ]
Jun
16
2011
Scott Fitzgerald, Law Clerk
Author: Scott Fitzgerald, Law Clerk
Experts estimate that one in every eleven drivers will be involved in a motor vehicle accident this year.[1] There are over six million reported car crashes in the United States each year, and many other minor accidents that go unreported.[2] Yet most people do not know what to do if they are involved in a motor vehicle collision.
In the… [ read more ]
May
26
2011
Paul D. Hux, Petersburg personal injury attorney
Author: Attorney Paul D. Hux
It is reported that there are currently more than 500 million users of Facebook and that these users spend over 700 billion minutes per month on Facebook. Interestingly, approximately 70% of Facebook users are outside of the United States.
Facebook is more than just individual people. There are over 900 million objects that people interact with (pages, groups, events and community… [ read more ]
May
17
2011
Bill Bootwright, Claims Consultant
By: William P. Bootwright
Too often when individuals have been injured in a car crash, they fail to get immediate care, which causes problems resolving their personal injury claims with the insurance company. Usually this delay is a combination of a common dislike to seek medical treatment for problems, a hope that the injuries will heal… [ read more ]
May
9
2011
Fredericksburg Claims Consultant Chris Cloude
Author: Chris B. Cloude
With summer upon us, many of us will be heading to the highway for vacation. Ours trips may involve driving for several hours to reach our destinations. Unfortunately, many of us will be up late the night before packing or taking care of last minute preparations. However, we need to remember that we need proper rest and sleep to stay alert and operate a… [ read more ]
May
3
2011
Scott Fitzgerald, Law Clerk
Author: Scott Fitzgerald, Law Clerk
Crash test rating systems for new cars have been around for many years, but recent changes in technology and methods are a significant improvement. The latest reforms have also refined testing procedures and streamlined the ratings system to make it easier for the consumer to understand how well each vehicle performs in a car crash. Last fall U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood and the… [ read more ]
Feb
21
2011
Allen, Allen, Allen & Allen’s My Lawyer™ Accident App guides users through what to do during and after an accident.
The personal injury law firm of Allen, Allen, Allen & Allen is pleased to announce the launch of its new, FREE mobile app for Android Smartphones. The My Lawyer™… [ read more ]
Feb
10
2011
Scott Fitzgerald, Law Clerk
Author: Scott Fitzgerald, Law Clerk
The leading cause of death for children between the ages of 2 and 15 in the United States is car crashes.[1] In 2005 alone, 1,451 children under the age of 15 perished in motor vehicle accidents, while 184,000 more sustained injuries. Each day, about 500 children are injured in car crashes.
According to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration, over half of… [ read more ]
Feb
8
2011
Richmond Accident Attorney Charles Allen
Author: Attorney Charles L. Allen
Our clients’ only legal means to compel compensation from an automobile insurance company for their personal injury claim is by trial where a judge or jury determines the amount of their award. Securing a judgment at trial against a driver determined to be at fault for… [ read more ]
Jan
26
2011
Virginia Personal Injury Attorney Jason W. Konvicka
Author: Attorney Jason W. Konvicka
In Virginia, the person, company, or other organization at fault for causing an accident is financially responsible for certain damages that may result, including:
- any bodily injuries that the injured person sustains,
- any physical pain and mental anguish that the injured person suffers in the past or future,
- any disfigurement (such as scarring) and any related humiliation and embarrassment,
- any
… [ read more ]
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