Richmond Personal Injury Attorney Priscilla Woody
Author: Attorney Priscilla Woody
First and foremost, you must stop. According to the Code of Virginia § 46.2-894, a driver has the duty to stop in the event of accident involving injury or death or damage to property under the circumstances described as follows:
The driver of any vehicle involved in an accident in which a person is killed or… [ read more ]
What About My Car?
When you are involved in a car wreck in Richmond, you need the very best medical attention first, but the second service you need is from an experienced auto accident lawyer. The personal injury attorneys of Allen, Allen, Allen & Allen are respected auto accident attorneys in Richmond, Virginia and the legal firm of choice for many auto accident victims.… [ read more ]
Personal injury attorney George E. Allen, III
Author: Attorney George E. Allen, III
A good lawyer must be able to reach people and particularly jurors. Recent developments in the psychology of human decision-making are helping us do that. The old teaching was that the minds of people serving as jurors are empty vessels and that you tell the story of your case and the jury takes that information and… [ read more ]
Chesterfield injury attorney Trent S. Kerns
Author: Attorney Trent S. Kerns
You’ve just had an accident. You’re heart-rate is understandably high and you’re likely frazzled. While you are dealing with the initial shock, there are important things you should try and remember that can help you if you have an injury claim.
1. SEE MEDICAL HELP FOR INJURIES. First, if you or someone else is injured in… [ read more ]
Richmond Injury Attorney Chris Meyer
Author: Attorney Chris Meyer
Lawyers are governed by rules of ethics which describe their conduct and try to insure, among other things, that a client will receive quality independent judgment from their lawyer free from any conflict. In Virginia, these rules are called the “Rules of Professional Conduct” and they are administered and enforced by the Virginia State… [ read more ]
Personal injury attorney Douglas A. Barry
Published: October 19, 2010
By Charlie Leffler
http://www.mechlocal.com/index.php/sports/article/met_testing_ii_responsibility_education_and_legality/
This year Central Virginia saw a record number of days with dangerous heat indexes and little relief from either rain or cooler temperatures. While the sustained period of hot, dry weather caught everyone’s attention, Lee-Davis strength and conditioning coach Mike Craven hopes it also opened the eyes and ears of athletes, parents and administrators.
Craven has been… [ read more ]
Richmond Accident Attorney Charles Allen
Author: Attorney Charles L. Allen
Many people who are injured in auto accidents fail to realize the importance of the relationship created between them and their medical providers. As in any relationship, poor communication can create problems. I stress to my clients the need to “be a good patient”, and explain the reasons that’s important. However,… [ read more ]
Medical Malpractice Attorney Malcolm P. McConnell
Author: Attorney Malcolm “Mic” P. McConnell, III
A common theme in American political rhetoric has always been the wisdom of the common man. The Declaration of Independence states that a just government derives its powers from the consent of the governed.[1] Abraham Lincoln referred to our government as “OF the people, BY the people, and FOR the people.”[2] We regularly… [ read more ]
Author: Attorney J. David Douthit
Distracted driving remains a major cause of traffic accidents and fatalities. CNN reports that distracted driving accounted for 16% of traffic fatalities in the U.S. in 2009, which is unchanged from 2008.[1] Responding to this problem with regard to cellphones, the Virginia General Assembly enacted Va. Code § 46.2-1078.1, which became effective in July, 2009.[2] This statute largely prohibits… [ read more ]
PART 2: Mike Craven of True Fitness Solutions sits down and interviews Doug Barry, President of the personal injury law firm, Allen, Allen, Allen & Allen on the topic of liability for coaches, trainers and school administrators as it relates to heat related sports injury and death.
Topic of discussion: Negligence, Liability, tort liability, vicarious liability, etc. strictly concerning athletic related (more specifically,… [ 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.
