Jun
17
2010
Trailer Accident Statistics
Authors: Bill Bootwright & Attorney Courtney Allen Van Winkle
Utility trailers are one of the most overlooked dangers on the highway today. These types of trailers are designed for general use and are usually towed by a motor vehicle. Recreational travel trailers, horse trailers, small box trailers, and van trailers are all examples of utility trailers. The danger arises when utility vehicles… [ 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 ]
Apr
21
2010
Symptoms of a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
For decades, the brain injury attorneys at the law firm of Allen & Allen have worked with clients who have suffered brain injuries caused by the negligence of others. Often these injuries are a result of falls, as a result of product defects, from car, motorcycle, or truck accidents, or from a myriad of other circumstances. Each year, approximately 1.5 million Americans suffer… [ read more ]
Apr
13
2010
Richmond personal injury attorney Courtney Van Winkle
At the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association’s annual convention in March 2010, Allen & Allen personal injury attorney Courtney Van Winkle spoke on the implications of online social networking in personal injury cases. Virginia Lawyers Weekly writer Alan Cooper covered her talk in an article published April 12, 2010.
Source: Virginia
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Apr
2
2010
Attorney Priscilla R. Woody
Author: Attorney Priscilla R. Woody
When I first meet a client who have been injured through no fault of their own, one of my first questions is: “How much insurance do you have?” Most clients answer, “I have full coverage.” However, when we review their declaration page and policy, the clients are surprised to learn that they have minimal insurance coverage on their vehicles. The confusion comes… [ read more ]
Mar
15
2010
Prompt Investigation is Crucial
Prompt investigation is important in every kind of accident, but is especially critical in obtaining a satisfactory settlement or an excellent jury verdict in a tractor trailer accident case. Under Virginia law, the injured party, called the plaintiff, has the burden of proving how and why his accident happened. If the injured party cannot do this, he cannot win his case. The person who caused the… [ read more ]
Jan
14
2010
Attorney Melinda H. South
Author: Melinda H. South, Attorney
Owning a dog brings great joy but also great responsibility. Rarely does an owner want to acknowledge that their favorite pooch has the potential to harm someone. Many states have adopted state-wide laws regarding the responsibilities of a dog owner to control their dog; these laws are generally referred to as “leash laws”. 1 In Virginia, there is a two-part system. First, there is… [ read more ]
Jan
12
2010
Attorney Nathan J. D. Veldhuis
Author: Attorney Nathan J. D. Veldhuis
Sovereign immunity is the legal principle that the government (and its branches, departments, agencies and employees) cannot be sued or held legally responsible for their actions. This legal principle comes from the old English law that held the king was divinely chosen and therefore could do no wrong. As a result, the king could not be held accountable for… [ read more ]
Jan
4
2010
Breast cancer is a woman’s nightmare. For a woman to discover that her breast cancer was caused by a drug prescribed by her doctor just adds insult to injury. That is what has happened to thousands of women.
Wyeth, a division of Pfizer, marketed hormone therapy drugs, Premarin, Prempro and Provera, which were designed to moderate the symptoms of menopause. As early as 1975, Wyeth was on notice of the need to study whether combination hormone therapy causes breast cancer.… [ read more ]
Dec
4
2009
Attorney R. Clayton Allen
Author: R. Clayton Allen, Esquire
Anyone who drives a motorcycle knows how dangerous it is out there on the roads and highways. Many of the cars, trucks and buses being driven are being operated by drowsy drivers, inattentive drivers, speeding drivers, aggressive drivers. And present economic conditions means that many vehicles on the road are poorly maintained or have defective equipment, including brakes, tires, and signal lights, which make the roads… [ read more ]
