Robert L. Mertig
R. Clayton Allen
Authors: Bob Mertig & R. Clayton Allen, Esquire
When you purchase auto insurance in Virginia(1), there are several types of coverage on the policy that are optional. One of these is Medical Payments coverage. Medical Payments coverage is a “first party coverage” which you may purchase in addition to the basic liability coverage… [ read more ]
Richmond personal injury attorney Courtney Van Winkle
Author: Attorney Courtney Van Winkle
As we walked out of the gym, I could tell my 8 year old was brimming over with excitement. He had just scored his first bucket in his first basketball game with a 10 foot hoop. His 13 year old sister pumped him up even more by telling him she didn’t score a basket… [ read more ]
Egena Younger
Author: Egena Younger
It’s that time again. Everyone is busy shopping and looking forward to the festive events associated with the ending of another year. We are all trying to spend less time outside and avoid the cold temperatures. The days are shorter and the nights are colder. Yes, winter is upon us. Iit is time to prepare for the cold temperatures and the unpredictable precipitation we have come to experience… [ read more ]
Richmond Personal Injury Attorney Priscilla Woody
Author: Attorney Priscilla Woody
Everyone is looking forward to the winter holidays, whether they celebrate Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Boxing Day, New Years, other religious or national holidays, or just the winter break with family and friends. Many people travel by car to get to their celebrations, and the preparations for exchange of gifts and entertaining often involve lots of shopping… [ read more ]
Attorney W. Coleman Allen, Jr.
Author: Attorney W. Coleman Allen, Jr.[1]
The short answer to this question is an emphatic “NO!” The answer is emphatic, because the language of the policy might not only be incomplete, but actually misleading. Consequently you may miss coverage to which you are entitled that is not even described in the policy, and may in addition fail to recognize what coverage is provided, because some… [ read more ]
Richmond Personal Injury Attorney Priscilla Woody
Author: Attorney Priscilla Woody
First and foremost, you must stop. According to the Code of Virginia § 46.2-894, a driver has the duty to stop in the event of accident involving injury or death or damage to property under the circumstances described as follows:
The driver of any vehicle involved in an accident in which a person is killed or… [ read more ]
Fredericksburg Claims Consultant Chris Cloude
Author: Chris Cloude
One of the most frequently asked questions I get from our personal injury clients is this: “how long is this going to take?”
Well, that depends. I know that sounds like a “lawyer-type” answer, but it does depend on a number of factors. The best way to answer the question is probably to explain what has to happen before a claim can be resolved. I describe these… [ read more ]
Richmond Accident Attorney Charles Allen
Author: Attorney Charles L. Allen
Many people who are injured in auto accidents fail to realize the importance of the relationship created between them and their medical providers. As in any relationship, poor communication can create problems. I stress to my clients the need to “be a good patient”, and explain the reasons that’s important. However,… [ read more ]
Author: Attorney J. David Douthit
Distracted driving remains a major cause of traffic accidents and fatalities. CNN reports that distracted driving accounted for 16% of traffic fatalities in the U.S. in 2009, which is unchanged from 2008.[1] Responding to this problem with regard to cellphones, the Virginia General Assembly enacted Va. Code § 46.2-1078.1, which became effective in July, 2009.[2] This statute largely prohibits… [ read more ]
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 ]
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.
