Oct
11
2010
PART 2: Mike Craven of True Fitness Solutions sits down and interviews Doug Barry, President of the personal injury law firm, Allen, Allen, Allen & Allen on the topic of liability for coaches, trainers and school administrators as it relates to heat related sports injury and death.
Topic of discussion: Negligence, Liability, tort liability, vicarious liability, etc. strictly concerning athletic related (more specifically,… [ read more ]
Oct
11
2010
PART 1: Mike Craven of True Fitness Solutions sits down and interviews Doug Barry, President of the personal injury law firm, Allen, Allen, Allen & Allen on the topic of liability for coaches, trainers and school administrators as it relates to heat related sports injury and death.
Topic of discussion: Negligence, Liability, tort liability, vicarious liability, etc. strictly concerning athletic related (more specifically,… [ read more ]
Sep
20
2010
Fredericksburg Personal Injury Attorney Kathleen Llewellyn-Duncan
Author: Attorney Kathleen Llewellyn-Duncan
The leading cause of death for teenagers in the United States is an automobile crash.
Every year motor vehicle crashes take the lives of over 4,000 teenagers nationwide, which is about 11 teen deaths every day. Parents of teen drivers should educate their children and explain they can reduce the risks of harm by following some basic safety rules. Talk to your teenager about… [ read more ]
Sep
15
2010
Personal injury attorney Douglas A. Barry
Author: Attorney Douglas A. Barry
In the summer of 2010, heat has been on everyone’s mind in Virginia as we have experienced one of the hottest summers on record. But safety was on my mind as I arrived to speak at the Virginia Coaches Association Clinic on July 8, 2010, in Hampton Roads, Virginia. At the clinic, over 800 coaches, sports trainers… [ read more ]
Aug
23
2010
Fredericksburg Personal Injury Attorney Nathan J. D. Veldhuis
Richmond Personal Injury Attorney R. Clayton Allen
Authors: Attorneys Nathan J. D. Veldhuis & R. Clayton Allen
Contributory Negligence is the legal doctrine in Virginia which provides that a plaintiff’s negligence, no matter how slight, that contributes in some way to her injuries, no matter the extent… [ read more ]
Aug
6
2010
Fredericksburg personal injury attorney David M. Williams, Jr.
Author: Attorney David M. Williams, Jr.
When driving on the highway, it’s not unusual to see police or emergency vehicles on the shoulder. Sometimes emergency vehicles may be stopped on the highway, due to a motor vehicle accident, a tree or other debris in the road, or some other emergency. Many drivers do not… [ read more ]
Jul
16
2010
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.
- Plan your trip and go over your route prior to leaving home.
… [ read more ]
Jul
9
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 ]
May
21
2010
The insurance policy requires the person who caused your accident to contact the insurance company promptly. As soon as the accident is reported to the company, they begin an investigation and begin preparing to defend the company against your claim. Insurance company employees are knowledgeable about claims and are trained to make your claim cost the insurance company as little as possible.
You need someone knowledgeable working on your claim and looking out for your interests as soon as possible… [ read more ]
May
4
2010
Fredericksburg Personal Injury Attorney Kathleen Llewellyn-Duncan
General District Courts in Virginia
Author: Attorney Kathleen Llewellyn-Duncan
If you want to file a civil suit in Virginia representing yourself rather than hiring an attorney, there are several things to consider. You would need to decide on which court to file in. 1 Your decision affects the costs and potential recovery in your case. If your case is worth less than $4,500,… [ read more ]