RESPONSIBLE PARENTING: Providing Alcohol to High School Students Has Stiff Legal Penalties

Attorney Tammy S. Ruble

Author: Attorney Tammy S. Ruble

As the mother of a high school senior, I know this time of year is filled with exciting events and activities for students.  Graduation is just weeks away and many parents will throw parties to celebrate this milestone.  Knowing the allure that alcohol holds for some teens, it may be tempting for parents to try to ensure their children’s… [ read more ]

Medicare – The “Super Duper” Lien: Can Your Plaintiff’s Attorney Handle the Liability Insurance Company and the Federal Government at Settlement Time?

Richmond Personal Injury Attorney Priscilla Woody

By: Attorney Priscilla R. Woody

Since July 1, 2009, a new Medicare law[1] has made  it more difficult for claimants, plaintiffs, and defendants to settle personal injury claims.   Now, more than ever, an  injured claimant needs to retain an experienced plaintiff attorney who can embrace these new procedures and maneuver through them so that the claimants’ Medicare… [ read more ]

Proposed Virginia Legislation Would Have Banned All Cell-Phone Use While Driving

Scott Fitzgerald, Law Clerk

Author: Scott Fitzgerald, Law Clerk

Currently, the law in Virginia is that texting while driving is a secondary offense, punishable by a fine of $20.00 for first-time offenders and $50.00 for all subsequent offenses.[1] This year  legislation was proposed  in the Virginia General Assembly which would extend that ban to prohibit all cell-phone use while driving, except for a  “hands-free” device that is  configured for “hands-free” operation and is… [ read more ]

General Assembly Overrides Medical Malpractice Veto to Raise the State Cap on Med Mal Awards

Medical Malpractice Attorney Malcolm P. McConnell

Introduction by Attorney of Malcolm P. “Mic” McConnell, III

Virginia is the cradle of American democracy.  That proud heritage was exemplified on April 6, 2011 when the General Assembly overrode Governor McDonnell’s veto of HB 1459.  HB 1459 represented lawmaking at its best:  people governing themselves.  For years now, lawyers who speak for the victims of medical malpractice have been… [ read more ]

Tenants Need Renters Insurance – Protect Yourself and Your Belongings

Richmond Attorney Melinda H. South

Author: Attorney Melinda South

When renting their first apartment or house, tenants often don’t  think of renters insurance unless their landlord requires it.  Although the landlord may have insurance, this usually only protects the property owned by the landlord – and not the tenant’s property.

Renters insurance will provide coverage for your personal property as well as liability coverage.[1] You may assume… [ read more ]

New Car Accident Android App Launched by Virginia Accident Law Firm

Allen, Allen, Allen & Allen’s My Lawyer™ Accident App guides users through what to do during and after an accident.

The personal injury law firm of Allen, Allen, Allen & Allen is pleased to announce the launch of its new, FREE mobile app for Android Smartphones. The My Lawyer™… [ read more ]

Is Mediation a process that may resolve my personal injury case ?

Richmond Accident Attorney Charles Allen

Author: Attorney Charles L. Allen

Our clients’ only legal means to compel compensation from an automobile insurance company for their personal injury claim is by trial where a judge or jury determines the amount of their award. Securing a judgment at trial against a driver determined to be at fault for… [ read more ]

Women in Law

Attorney Tammy S. Ruble

Author: Attorney Tammy Ruble, Esquire

When I graduated from high school in 1977, I was honored to win a scholarship for a “Woman Going Into a Non-Traditional Field” from a local women’s group.  I was a bit surprised by the name of the award, as it had never occurred to me that a woman in law was considered unusual.

The year I started college, only 30.1%… [ read more ]

Virginia Accident Law: What Damages Can You Recover?

Virginia Personal Injury Attorney Jason W. Konvicka

Author: Attorney Jason W. Konvicka

In Virginia, the person, company, or other organization at fault for causing an accident is financially responsible for certain damages that may result, including:

• any bodily injuries that the injured person sustains,
• any physical pain and mental anguish that the injured person suffers in the past or future,
• any disfigurement (such as scarring) and any related humiliation and embarrassment,
• any

… [ read more ]

Constitutional 4th Amendment Right Against “Unreasonable Search and Seizure”: Use of GPS Tracking Devices and the Foltz v. Commonwealth of Virginia Case – Specific Facts Can Make a Big Difference

Constitutional 4^th Amendment Right Against “Unreasonable Search and Seizure”: Use of GPS Tracking Devices and the Foltz v. Commonwealth of Virginia[1] Case – Specific Facts Can Make a Big Difference

Mechanicsville Car Accident Attorney

Author: Attorney Christopher A. Meyer

Most of us know that many of the rights that we have as Americans are contained in the Bill of Rights, which are the first… [ read more ]