Aug
13
2010
Bridget Murray with her championship trophy from the Richmond Soap Box Derby Page Dowdy/Chesterfield Observer
Racing like a pro
Source: http://www.chesterfieldobserver.com/news/2010-08-11/Family/Racing_like_a_pro.html
By Caroline Gecker
Chesterfield Observer
INTERN
Rising fifth-grader Bridget Murray is the best driver in metro Richmond – or at least the best soap box stock car driver. Bridget was recently named the champion of the stock… [ read more ]
Aug
12
2010
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 ]
Aug
10
2010
Helmet Safety
Helmets. Many motorcyclists don’t like wearing them. They’re heavy. They may not fit right. They interfere with the sense of freedom many bikers enjoy as they zip down the road on a beautiful day. However, like it or not, all motorcyclists should wear helmets when they’re riding.
According to organizations as diverse as the World Health Organization (WHO) and the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA), wearing a helmet is the single most… [ read more ]
Aug
6
2010
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 ]
Aug
3
2010
Petersburg Personal Injury Law Firm – Allen & Allen
The year 2010 marks the one hundredth anniversary of the personal injury law firm of Allen & Allen. In 1910, George E. Allen opened his first law office across the street from the Lunenburg County Courthouse. Since that day, Allen attorneys have represented thousands of Petersburg and Southside Virginia residents in their fight to obtain justice… [ read more ]
Jul
30
2010
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 ]
Jul
20
2010
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 ]
Jul
16
2010
Claims Consultant Chris Cloude
Author: Chris Cloude
We are now well into summer and that means traveling to the beaches, mountains or your other favorite destination. Before you ever leave the driveway, however, there are several steps that you can take to make your trip safer. There are also steps you can take while driving that will ensure your safety.
- Plan your trip and go over your route prior to leaving home.
… [ read more ]
Jul
12
2010
Law Firm Honors “100 Hometown Heroes” at Fridays After Five
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Law Firm Honors “100 Hometown Heroes” at Fridays After Five
Posted: 11:22 PM Jul 9, 2010
Reporter: Jennifer Black
Email Address: jennifer.black@newsplex.com
July 9, 2010
After months of collecting nominations, the Richmond-based personal injury law firm
Allen &… [ read more ]
Jul
12
2010
Charlottesville Recognizes a Few Local Heroes
Posted: // Jul 09, 2010 10:02 PM EDT
Please view the video news clip from NBC 29 for the full story:
… [ read more ]