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 ]
Fredericksburg personal injury attorney David M. Williams, Jr.
Author: Attorney David M. Williams, Jr.
When driving on the highway, it’s not unusual to see police or emergency vehicles on the shoulder. Sometimes emergency vehicles may be stopped on the highway, due to a motor vehicle accident, a tree or other debris in the road, or some other emergency. Many drivers do not… [ read more ]
By Scott Fitzgerald, Summer Associate
On September 3, 2008, Linda Doyle was killed instantly in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, when a 20-year-old driver ran through a red light and struck her car in the driver’s door at approximately 45 mph. The driver who ran the light told police he was typing a text message on his cell phone and never saw the red light or Linda’s small SUV. 1 In the aftermath of this tragic car accident, the National… [ 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 ]
Trailer Accident Statistics
Authors: Bill Bootwright & Attorney Courtney Allen Van Winkle
Utility trailers are one of the most overlooked dangers on the highway today. These types of trailers are designed for general use and are usually towed by a motor vehicle. Recreational travel trailers, horse trailers, small box trailers, and van trailers are all examples of utility trailers. The danger arises when utility vehicles… [ read more ]
Charlottesville Personal Injury Attorney Matthew B. Murray
Author: Attorney Matthew B. Murray
The oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico from the British Petroleum platform is a catastrophe of growing proportions. Recent projections that the spill could turn the corner of Florida and cover the beaches of the East Coast bring this disaster uncomfortably close to home. Nobody should make political hay out of a disaster, but we cannot ignore the history lesson before us.… [ read more ]
An Update on Virginia Rest Stops
Shortly before taking office, Governor Bob McDonnell announced he will reopen the interstate highway rest stops closed last summer because of Virginia’s budget shortfall. 1 As of April 15, 2010, all 19 have now been re-opened. 2 Although all tired motor vehicle drivers will benefit from this development, long distance tractor trailer operators should benefit the most.
At The Allen Law Firm, our [ read more ]
Fredericksburg Personal Injury Attorney Kathleen Llewellyn-Duncan
General District Courts in Virginia
Author: Attorney Kathleen Llewellyn-Duncan
If you want to file a civil suit in Virginia representing yourself rather than hiring an attorney, there are several things to consider. You would need to decide on which court to file in. 1 Your decision affects the costs and potential recovery in your case. If your case is worth less than $4,500,… [ read more ]
Fredericksburg personal injury attorney David M. Williams, Jr.
READY…SET… HOLD ON!
Author: Fredericksburg Attorney David M. Williams
Governor Bob McDonnell recently signed a bill passed by this year’s Virginia General Assembly that allows the speed limit to be raised from 65 mph to 70 mph on certain sections of Virginia’s highways. 1 While this law is set to take effect July 1st, it is… [ 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.