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Attorney Christopher A. Meyer

Author: Attorney Christopher A. Meyer

The Winter of 2010 in Virginia has seen more big snow storms than we’ve had in many years. (Too many big snow storms for some of us). Our arms and backs are sore from all the shoveling. Some folks live in urban areas where they park on the street, and sure enough, the snowplows added insult to injury by pushing a large mound of snow onto the side of your car. Out comes…

Author: Attorney Douglas A. Barry

Personal injury attorney Douglas A. Barry

Giving back and serving our communities is a deeply held value at the Allen Law Firm. When I joined the firm in 1996, I came with a strong Government and public service background as well as a commitment to giving back to the community that fit well with the Firm’s values. For the first half of my career, I was an attorney in law enforcement, as a Special Agent in the…

The Statute of Limitations in Medical Misdiagnosis

Author: Attorney Malcolm P. McConnell

Attorney Malcolm P. McConnell

If you have cancer that has been allowed to spread and threaten your life because of medical negligence, the answer is “yes.” But it may shock you to learn that, only a few years ago, the answer was “no.” Until recently, your right to sue could expire before you even knew you had a case! How could something so unfair be the law in Virginia?

All claims for…

Attorney Tammy S. Ruble

Author: Attorney Tammy S. Ruble

Virginia has already been hit with the first big snow storm of the season and, as I write this, another storm is pending. Winter weather brings with it opportunities for outdoor fun but also the potential for great danger. Whether you clap your hands with glee at the first falling snowflake or are huddled before the fire dreaming of Virginia Beach in July, a little preparation will help make the winter safer.

Start by…

Author: Attorney Charles L. Allen

Attorney Charles Littlepage Allen

One hundred years ago, in 1910, my grandfather, George E. Allen Sr., a founder of this law firm, handled his first personal injury case. As a third generation family member of this law firm, I reflect back occasionally on the influence my grandfather and his legal career have had upon me. When I first began practicing law 25 years ago, attorneys and judges always spoke well of my grandfather. He was often cited…

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 no state-wide “leash law” but the law empowers local jurisdictions…

Attorney J. David Douthit

Author: Attorney J. David Douthit

Winter driving has its own challenges. In addition, in the winter the risk of exposure if you have a breakdown makes it doubly important that you properly maintain your car. Here are some tips that include both actions to take before you drive as well as some advice about driving in the winter.

Make sure your car is operating properly before driving. Some simple and inexpensive steps include topping off fluids, especially window washing…

Personal injury attorney George E. Allen, III

Author: Attorney George E. Allen, III

This past summer, I read a newspaper article announcing that the State of Virginia was closing many of its highway rest stops because of the State’s budget shortfall. A few weeks later as I drove along Virginia’s major thoroughfare, Interstate 95, I observed that all but one or two of the rest stops between the North Carolina border and Washington, D.C., had been closed. Big orange cans blocked the…

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 even more dangerous. Although many motorcycle drivers…

Attorney Jason W. Konvicka

Author: Attorney Jason W. Konvicka

This Christmas, many boys and girls will wake up to a new bicycle, scooter or skateboard under the tree. Hopefully they will also unwrap a new helmet to go with it.

Did you know that nearly 50 percent of children age 14 and under who are hospitalized for bicycle, in-line skating, and skateboard-related injuries are diagnosed with a brain injury? Many of those injuries could have been prevented through proper use of a helmet.…