Jun
7
2011
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 ]
Jun
2
2011
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 ]
May
31
2011
Scott D. Fitzgerald, Richmond Injury Attorney
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… [ read more ]
May
26
2011
Paul D. Hux, Petersburg personal injury attorney
Author: Attorney Paul D. Hux
It is reported that there are currently more than 500 million users of Facebook and that these users spend over 700 billion minutes per month on Facebook. Interestingly, approximately 70% of Facebook users are outside of the United States.
Facebook is more than just individual people. There are over 900 million objects that people interact with (pages, groups, events and community… [ read more ]
May
24
2011
Richmond Accident Attorney Charles Allen
Author: Attorney Charles L Allen
People are occasionally surprised to learn why most of our clients come to the Allen Law firm and seek our personal injury attorneys to represent them.
While it is true that people select our law firm to represent them for personal injury claims for a variety of… [ read more ]
May
20
2011
Author: Attorney Melinda H. South
Recently on a beautiful spring evening at Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens, 15 incredible high school seniors were recognized by The Allen Law Firm with George E. Allen Scholarships to the school of their choice. I had the privilege of serving on the Selection Committee this year and it is no small task to select just 15. There were nearly 500 applications… [ read more ]
May
19
2011
Fredericksburg injury attorney David M. Williams, Jr.
Author: Attorney David M. Williams, Jr.
As the parent of two small children who use child safety seats, I am very concerned about their safety when riding in a motor vehicle.
Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death among children in the United States.[1] Sadly, many of these deaths can be prevented. Studies have… [ read more ]
May
17
2011
Bill Bootwright, Claims Consultant
By: William P. Bootwright
Too often when individuals have been injured in a car crash, they fail to get immediate care, which causes problems resolving their personal injury claims with the insurance company. Usually this delay is a combination of a common dislike to seek medical treatment for problems, a hope that the injuries will heal… [ read more ]
May
13
2011
George E. Allen Scholarship – Presented by the Personal Injury Law Firm of Allen, Allen, Allen & Allen
On May 10, 2011, fifteen deserving Virginia high school seniors, chosen from almost 500 applicants, were awarded the George E. Allen Scholarship by the personal injury law firm of Allen, Allen, Allen & Allen.
The awards dinner took place at Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens in Richmond, VA. Now in its twentieth year, the law firm’s Scholarship… [ read more ]
May
10
2011
Attorney Jason W. Konvicka
Attorney Malcolm P. McConnell
Allen & Allen Medical Malpractice Team – 1.5 Million Verdict for Medical Negligence in In Vitro Therapy Case
Article By Alan Cooper
Source: Virginia Lawyers Weekly – Published: May 10, 2011
An Arlington jury has returned a $1.5 million verdict for a woman who alleged that she suffered a stroke because a physician was negligent in… [ read more ]
