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 ]
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 ]
FAQ: Are a police officer’s charges important to the outcome of a personal injury case?
Richmond Accident Lawyer J. David Douthit
Author: Attorney J. David Douthit
Many times our personal injury clients are upset when the police officer does not place charges against the driver our clients feel caused the auto accident, or when the officer does place charges but they are dismissed at traffic court. Usually, however,… [ read more ]
Stay Safe Trick-or-Treating This Year
Richmond Injury Lawyer Jason W. Konvicka
Author: Attorney Jason W. Konvicka
Halloween can be a magical time of year for children. Costumes, trick or treating, parties, and, of course, eating candy are all part of the fun of Halloween. But the excitement of the night can cause children and adults to be less careful. The following… [ read more ]
Neuro-Quantum Studies Produce Objective Findings of Traumatic Brain Injury
Fredericksburg Personal Injury Attorney Nathan J. D. Veldhuis
Author: Attorney Nathan J. D. Veldhuis
*This originally article was published in the Fall 2011 Issue 11-3 of Headway Newsletter, Brain Injury Association of Virginia
The trial lawyer’s duty to prove the nature and extent of brain injuries in [ read more ]
The Importance of Prompt Investigation After an Accident
Chesterfield injury lawyer Trent S. Kerns
Author: Attorney Trent S. Kerns
How can you prove that a product was defective without the product in a product liability case? How can you prove that a condition was unsafe if the condition has been altered or removed? Many [ read more ]
Richmond Personal Injury Attorney P. Christopher Guedri
Author: Attorney P. Christopher Guedri
In my years as a Virginia personal injury attorney I’ve helped clients with a dizzying array of injuries and medical conditions. It always saddens me when I see someone whose suffering could have been mitigated if their condition had been diagnosed in time.
One client,… [ read more ]
Richmond personal injury attorney Courtney Van Winkle
Author: Attorney Courtney A. Van Winkle
Richmond residents may be pleased to learn that their city has been nationally ranked as one of the Top Ten Best Cities to Find a Job[1], a Top 25 Best City for New College Grads[2], and The Best Small City of the Future[3]. They may also be… [ read more ]
Fredericksburg personal injury attorney David M. Williams, Jr.
Author: Attorney David M. Williams, Jr.
A new Virginia law increasing the consequences for underage drinking and driving went into effect July 1, 2011.
The 2011 Virginia General Assembly unanimously passed a bill establishing a “zero tolerance” (0.02% BAC) for underage drinking and driving by making it punishable as a class 1 misdemeanor. The punishment for teens that drink and drive… [ 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.