Attorney Paul D. Hux
As an attorney for the past 18 years, I have lived a fairly stressful, deadline-driven life. But I do enjoy what I do for a living. I also enjoy watching television and movies as they provide an escape from the day-to-day worries. These shows allow me time to decompress and do not require me to talk. So, what better way… [ read more ]
Summary by: Robert L. Mertig
Robert L. Mertig, Claims Consultant
As summer approaches, it’s important to be aware of recent changes in the boating laws in Virginia pertaining to the operation of personal water craft (PWC) such as Jet Skis and motorboats. These changes include a schedule of required licenses and boating safety instruction that begin to take effect this summer. Over the next few years, eventually all users of PWC will be required to… [ read more ]
Attorney Elizabeth M. Allen
Author: Attorney Elizabeth Morrell Allen
You’ve been in an auto accident that wasn’t your fault. Within a few days, an adjuster for the insurance company of the guy who hit you calls on the telephone. The adjuster wants you to give a recorded statement telling her how the accident happened and also asks you to provide some personal information. She says she wants to help you,… [ read more ]
Petersburg Office of Allen & Allen
Author: Attorney Elizabeth Morrell Allen
Conveniently located at the intersection of Interstates 95 and 85 and Virginia Route 460, the City of Petersburg overlooks the falls of the Appomattox River just 25 miles south of Richmond, Virginia. Petersburg is an old city. Its origins date from the establishment of Bristol Parish in 1643 and Fort Henry in 1645-1646. The town itself was established in 1748. Before the Civil War,… [ read more ]
Attorney Paul D. Hux
Author: Attorney Paul D. Hux
Warm weather is coming, and that means people will be enjoying the outdoors and water sports. We need to be careful when being around the water. One minute it can be beautiful and fun and the next it can turn into a life threatening accident.
If you use a Jetski… [ read more ]
Author: Elizabeth Morrell Allen
Attorney Elizabeth M. Allen
How much automobile insurance should you buy?
The answer is easy: As much as you can afford.
The primary reason to buy automobile insurance, both liability and uninsured motorist (UM) coverage, is to protect you and your assets. Your insurance company will almost never pay more in damages, to you or to a person you negligently injure, than the dollar amount of the… [ read more ]
Attorney Elizabeth M. Allen
The other day while working on a case, I was reviewing the Virginia Commercial Driver’s Manual. This Manual outlines the information truck drivers must know to pass the state’s exam to obtain a commercial driver’s license (CDL). The Manual describes a rule for a truck driver to use to calculate a safe following distance (see CDL Manual, pages 1-21). It’s called the… [ read more ]
The blog is 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.