Richmond Personal Injury Attorney Priscilla Woody
Author: Attorney Priscilla Woody
If you’re involved in an accident that wasn’t your fault and you suffer injuries, it’s possible that a claim representative from the at-fault person’s company may contact you immediately afterwards and try to settle your claim. Be careful dealing with the insurance company on your own, because you may need an [ read more ]
Fredericksburg Personal Injury Attorney Nathan J. D. Veldhuis
Richmond Personal Injury Attorney R. Clayton Allen
Authors: Attorneys Nathan J. D. Veldhuis & R. Clayton Allen
Contributory Negligence is the legal doctrine in Virginia which provides that a plaintiff’s negligence, no matter how slight, that contributes in some way to her injuries, no matter the extent… [ read more ]
Virginia Personal Injury Attorney Jason W. Konvicka
Author Attorney Jason W. Konvicka
“Mesothelioma” is a rare form of cancer that typically involves the lungs, but can also affect the lining of the abdominal cavity (peritoneum) and the lining of the heart (pericardium). The only known cause of this cancer is exposure to asbestos.
The recent increase of mesothelioma advertisements is due in part to the… [ read more ]
Attorney Christopher A. Meyer
Author: Attorney Christopher Allen Meyer
The law firm of Allen & Allen represents people for personal injuries suffered in accidents. But sometimes an animal or pet, perhaps a family dog, is also injured in an accident. Can you recover for the emotional distress suffered by you or other family members when your beloved pet is injured and suffering, or… [ read more ]
Virginia Medical Malpractice Attorney Malcolm P. McConnell
Author: Attorney Malcolm “Mic” McConnell, III
It has been said that you can tell a lot about a society by how it treats its children. Generally speaking, the United States and the Commonwealth of Virginia take good care of their children. There are, however, exceptions to that rule. In Virginia, the legal rights of children – our must vulnerable class – have been sacrificed to give extra… [ read more ]
Richmond Personal Injury Attorney Charles Littlepage Allen
Author: Attorney Charles Littlepaige (“Litt”) Allen
Often I am asked by people who are injured in accidents that are someone else’s fault whether they will benefit from being represented by an attorney. Generally, the answer is yes. However, I always encourage people to take advantage of the opportunity for a free consultation that most attorneys offer, and to use that free consultation… [ read more ]
Attorney Malcolm P. McConnell
On Saturday , June 5th , medical malpractice attorney Mic McConnell of the Allen Law Firm, accompanied by environmental attorney and friend Shannon Varner, participated in the annual Potomac Swim for the Environment. The swimming route began at Hull Neck in Virginia, continued across the mouth of the Potomac, and ended at Point Lookout State Park in Maryland.
Out of… [ read more ]
Attorney Melinda H. South
Author: Attorney Melinda H. South
The last Monday of May is Memorial Day, the unofficial beginning of summer – a day for picnics, barbecues, family reunions, parades and sporting events. Two auto races are run on Memorial Day: the Indianapolis 500 since 1911 and the Coca-Cola 600, since 1961. There is also a National Memorial Day Concert on the west lawn of the United States Capitol.… [ read more ]
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 ]
Richmond Accident Attorney J. David Douthit
Author: Attorney J. David Douthit
Obey traffic laws. While being operated on public roads in Virginia, bicycles are subject to many of the same traffic regulations that apply to motorists. See Code of Virginia sections 46.2-100 and 46.2-800. There are some exceptions to this general rule. For example, while it would constitute reckless driving for two cars to be driven abreast in a single lane,… [ 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.