Why are Medical Malpractice Cases so Difficult? (And so Expensive?)

Author: Malcolm P. “Mic” McConnell, III – Virginia Medical Malpractice Lawyer

Medical Malpractice Attorney Malcolm P. McConnell, III

As the lead attorney of the Allen Medical Malpractice Team, I enjoy being able to answer questions and serve as a resource for the community.  Of course, I especially enjoy helping  people who are wondering whether they have legitimate medical malpractice claims.  Each time I… [ read more ]

Bankruptcy and Personal Injury Claims

How bankruptcy could affect your personal injury case

Author: Attorney J. David Douthit

Richmond Accident Lawyer J. David Douthit

[Neither the author nor the firm of Allen & Allen practices bankruptcy law or advises clients in bankruptcy matters.  This article is intended only to give an overview of personal injury law practice as it is affected by bankruptcy.  - Editor’s note.]

A recent decision by the… [ read more ]

GPS Tracking Devices and the Right to be Free From Unreasonable Searches

Author: Christopher A. Meyer,  Mechanicsville Personal Injury Attorney

Mechanicsville Car Accident Lawyer

The 4th Amendment to the Constitution of The United States reads as follows:

The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable… [ read more ]

What is Arbitration and is it Right for my Case?

By: Scott D. Fitzgerald, Richmond Accident Attorney

Scott D. Fitzgerald, Richmond Injury Attorney

Arbitration is a form of alternative dispute resolution.  Instead of litigating in court, parties submit the claim to an independent third party (an “arbitrator”) who acts as judge and decides the outcome of the case.  There are advantages and disadvantages to arbitration.  Your attorney can help you decide if arbitration is… [ read more ]

Did an Accident Exacerbate or Aggravate your Pre-Existing Medical Condition?

Author: Priscilla R. Woody, Richmond Personal Injury Attorney

Richmond Personal Injury Attorney Priscilla Woody

Sometimes people injured in an accident think they don’t have a claim if their injuries consist of an aggravation of a medical condition or injury that they already had before the motor vehicle collision occurred.  However, that’s not the law in Virginia or most states.  In Virginia, the law takes a very practical view of this type of injury;… [ read more ]

Automotive Safety: The “Top 10” Safest Cars

Author: Scott D. Fitzgerald, Richmond Personal Injury Attorney

Scott D. Fitzgerald, Richmond Injury Attorney

Whether you’re driving or riding in a car, it is important to think about safety:  always drive carefully and wear your seatbelt. However, you can also improve your chances of surviving an accident before you ever get on the road. Although automotive industry safety standards for all vehicles have improved immensely in recent years, some makes… [ read more ]

The Grand Jury in Virginia

Author: Attorney Tammy S. Ruble

Attorney Tammy S. Ruble

The Fifth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States reads:

No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of War… [ read more ]

Moped and Scooter Safety

Author: Scott D. Fitzgerald, Richmond Personal Injury Lawyer

Scott D. Fitzgerald, Richmond Injury Attorney

With gas prices remaining high, consumers are trading in  their automobiles in favor of gas-sipping scooters and mopeds, particularly in urban areas.  Scooter sales were up 17% in 2011, and moped sales have experienced a similar rise.[1] The number one reason first-time buyers cited for… [ read more ]

Allen & Allen Offering Free Consultation in Yaz* Related Cases

Richmond Injury Lawyer Jason W. Konvicka

If you used the birth control pill Yaz* and had a blot clot leading to a pulmonary embolism, deep vein thrombosis or stroke, you should be aware that the national Judge handling this litigation has ordered the manufacturer to come to the bargaining table to work out a settlement for the victims.

Yaz* includes Yasmin, Beyaz, Gianvi, Loryna, Ocella, Syeda and Zarah.

The law firm of Allen… [ read more ]

Property Damage – Diminished Value Claims in Virginia

Scott D. Fitzgerald, Richmond Injury Attorney

Author:  Scott D. Fitzgerald, Richmond Personal Injury Lawyer

In Virginia, if your car has been damaged due to the negligence of another person, you can recover not only the cost of repair, but also the “loss of value” that your vehicle sustained as a result of the accident.[1] This may not make sense at first… [ read more ]