Author: Attorney George E. Allen III
Personal injury attorney George E. Allen, III
When I settled a case recently, I was reminded just how dangerous highway construction work sites can be for passing motorists – and in so many different ways. In my case, the accident happened around noon in a construction zone on Interstate 70 near Terre Haute, Indiana as the family I represented was returning to Virginia… [ read more ]
Attorney Malcolm P. McConnell
Author: Attorney Malcolm P. McConnell
For years, some doctors and insurance companies have been telling us and our government that unless frivolous medical malpractice lawsuits are curtailed, and unless out-of-control verdicts are limited, doctors will be driven out of practice by high malpractice insurance premiums. Their efforts have been very successful in Virginia, where doctors enjoy the privileges of a special class, exempting them from… [ read more ]
Safety With Alternative Forms of Transportation
Be safe when you ride.
With the state of the economy and the rising cost of living, many people are looking to alternative forms of transportation in order to save money. Among these include: motorcycles, mopeds, scooters and bicycles. However, before you catch a ride on one of these vehicles, it is important that you catch a glimpse of these safety tips in order to have a safe ride.… [ read more ]
Egena Younger
Author: Egena T. Younger
Clients often ask if they should use their own health insurance to pay their medical bills after an accident. The answer is yes. If you’ve been involved in an accident, using your health insurance to cover your medical expenses will get them paid now. Many medical providers and specialists require patients to have health insurance before the providers will provide treatment. Since accidents are never anticipated, having health insurance… [ read more ]
How many times is a play on Broadway rehearsed before opening night? How many times is a scene in a movie shot before the final take? How often does the preacher practice his sermon on Saturday night? As grandma used to say, “Practice makes Perfect!”
So what does this have to do with lawyers and injury cases? A Broadway director wouldn’t consider opening a play without a rehearsal. Brad Pitt wouldn’t release a movie of first takes. No preacher would… [ read more ]
Click to download the accident guide.
Click to download The Glove Compartment Quick Reference Guide: What To Do After An Accident.
If you are involved in a motor vehicle accident, it is important to know what to do next. The Glove Compartment Quick Reference Guide has easy to follow steps and a place to log important information regarding the accident. Designed to fit conveniently in your glove compartment, the Quick… [ read more ]
Author: Attorney Tamara L. Jezic
Attorney Tamara L. Jezic
Each year thousands of children are injured or killed in motor vehicle collisions, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). Proper use of car safety seats reduces the risk of injury to children in motor vehicle crashes. The AAP has recommendations for selecting and using car safety seats, but Virginia law also has… [ read more ]
Author: Elizabeth M. Allen
Safety Tips for Highway Driving with the Big Rigs
For the automobile driver and his passengers, a collision with a truck, especially a tractor trailer, can have serious and sometimes fatal consequences. After the fact, it may not make much difference to the injured or dead which driver caused the accident. Moreover, automobile drivers cannot always avoid an accident with… [ read more ]
Author: Elizabeth M. Allen
People of all ages, from kindergartners to retirees, are riding bicycles for exercise and pleasure. The increase in cycling across Virginia brings with it an increase in bicycle accidents. No one wants to be involved in an accident of any kind. Unfortunately, however, bicycle accidents, especially those involving motor vehicles, are likely to cause serious injuries to the bicyclist because he is not protected inside an automobile or truck. As a result, [ read more ]
Introduction by Attorney Malcolm P. McConnell
Attorney Malcolm P. McConnell
American Health Care, like American Justice, should be the envy of the world. We can attain this goal, but only if we base our decisions and our policies on facts. We must also be guided by traditional American values, to seek the best possible medical care for the greatest number of people, while zealously protecting the legal rights… [ 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.