Vacation Travel: The Importance of Proper Rest Before Going On The Road

Fredericksburg Claims Consultant Chris Cloude

Author: Chris B. Cloude

With summer upon us, many of us will be heading to the highway for vacation.  Ours trips may involve driving for several hours to reach our destinations.   Unfortunately, many of us will be up late the night before packing or taking care of last minute preparations.   However, we need to remember that we need proper rest and sleep to stay alert and operate a… [ read more ]

Keep Your Child Safe in the Car

Richmond personal injury attorney Courtney Van Winkle

Author: Attorney Courtney Van Winkle

As we walked out of the gym, I could tell my 8 year old was brimming over with excitement. He had just scored his first bucket in his first basketball game with a 10 foot hoop. His 13 year old sister pumped him up even more by telling him she didn’t score a basket… [ read more ]

Why “Being A Good Patient” Is Important For Your Recovery

Richmond Accident Attorney Charles Allen

Author: Attorney Charles L. Allen

Many people who are injured in auto accidents fail to realize the importance of the relationship created between them and their medical providers.  As in any relationship, poor communication can create problems.  I stress to my clients the need to “be a good patient”, and explain the reasons that’s important.   However,… [ read more ]

Texting and Driving – What the Law in Virginia Actually Says

Richmond Accident Attorney J. David Douthit

Author: Attorney J. David Douthit

Distracted driving remains a major cause of traffic accidents and fatalities.  CNN reports that distracted driving accounted for 16% of traffic fatalities in the U.S. in 2009, which is unchanged from 2008.[1] Responding to this problem with regard to cellphones, the Virginia General Assembly enacted Va. Code § 46.2-1078.1, which became effective in July, 2009.[2] This statute largely prohibits… [ read more ]

Bad Calls: Mixing Driving With the Use of Cell Phones

Personal injury attorney George E. Allen, III

Author: Attorney George Edward “Ted” Allen, III

The use of cell phone while driving has resulted in an epidemic of accidents.  The Harvard Center for Risk Analysis reports that each year cell phone distractions cause 600,000 crashes, 330,000 injuries, and 3,000 deaths. This works out to more than 1,643 crashes, 940 injuries, and 8 deaths per day. [1]

The number… [ read more ]

The Shoulder of the Highway is a Dangerous Place

Chesterfield injury attorney Trent S. Kerns

Author: Attorney Trent S. Kerns

Each year, a staggering number of people are killed on the shoulder of interstates.   Approximately 12% of all interstate highway deaths are pedestrians in the roadway or on the shoulder.  That’s an average of about 610 people per year in the U.S.[1] To avoid becoming one of these statistics, you should follow the following safety… [ read more ]

Is Your Family Dog Protected Under Virginia Law in an Accident?

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 ]

Why do I need an attorney to represent me in my personal injury case?

The insurance policy requires the person who caused your accident to contact the insurance company promptly. As soon as the accident is reported to the company, they begin an investigation and begin preparing to defend the company against your claim. Insurance company employees are knowledgeable about claims and are trained to make your claim cost the insurance company as little as possible.

You need someone knowledgeable working on your claim and looking out for your interests as soon as possible… [ read more ]

Auto Insurance: Having “Full Coverage” Doesn’t Mean You Have Enough Insurance

Attorney Priscilla R. Woody

Author: Attorney Priscilla R. Woody

When I first meet a client who have been injured through no fault of their own, one of my first questions is: “How much insurance do you have?” Most clients answer, “I have full coverage.” However, when we review their declaration page and policy, the clients are surprised to learn that they have minimal insurance coverage on their vehicles. The confusion comes… [ read more ]

Closing Highway Rest Stops due to Virginia State Budget Cuts: The Impact on Drowsy Driving

Personal injury attorney George E. Allen, III

Author: Attorney George E. Allen, III

This past summer, I read a newspaper article announcing that the State of Virginia was closing many of its highway rest stops because of the State’s budget shortfall. A few weeks later as I drove along Virginia’s major thoroughfare, Interstate 95, I observed that all but one or two of the rest stops between the North… [ read more ]