Nov
3
2011
Tier 1 Ranking in “Best Law Firm” By U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers
November 3, 2011 – Richmond, VA: The Virginia personal injury law firm of Allen & Allen received a Tier 1 Ranking in “Best Law Firm” By U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers. Allen & Allen received the Tier 1 “Best Law Firm” honor in both Charlottesville, Virginia and Richmond, Virginia for Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs… [ read more ]
Jun
22
2011
The Pain of Wrong-Site Surgeries: A Washington Post Article
“Wrong site” surgery, or surgery on the wrong body part, is an easily avoidable phenomenon, but the frequency in the United States is increasing at an alarming rate. Reported occurrences have nearly doubled since 2004, and prominent health officials believe that the number of reported cases represents only a fraction of total wrong-site surgeries. These mistakes usually have serious consequences, as in the case of a young teenager whose wrong-site… [ 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 ]
Apr
8
2011
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 ]
Mar
21
2011
Medical Malpractice Attorney Malcolm P. McConnell
Authors: Attorneys Malcolm P. McConnell, III and R. Clayton Allen
A recurring theme in the call to “reform” medical malpractice litigation is finding a way to curb “frivolous”[1] claims. In his recent State of the Union address, President Obama said: “ . . .I’m willing to look at other ideas to bring… [ read more ]
Mar
7
2011
Tort reform • We can’t afford to sacrifice the right to a trial by jury because of misguided political pressure.
By Christopher K. Yarbro | Posted: Thursday, February 24, 2011 12:05 am
Source: http://www.stltoday.com/news/opinion/article_2bbe527c-1d91-5714-9c09-0b70ee307f61.html
Reposted from Stltoday.com
Politicians, pundits and physicians are casting stones against individuals who seek help from the court system for substandard medical treatment. Campaigns for tort reform are re-emerging on the heels of the recent midterm elections and the controversial federal health care law.… [ read more ]
Jun
8
2010
Attorney Malcolm P. McConnell
On Saturday , June 5th , medical malpractice attorney Mic McConnell of the Allen Law Firm, accompanied by environmental attorney and friend Shannon Varner, participated in the annual Potomac Swim for the Environment. The swimming route began at Hull Neck in Virginia, continued across the mouth of the Potomac, and ended at Point Lookout State Park in Maryland.
Out of… [ read more ]
Mar
17
2010
Author: Attorney Matthew B. Murray
Tort Reform is back in the news. The Republicans in Congress insist that Tort Reform in the medical malpractice field is an essential part of any reform of our health care system. Tort Reform sounds like a great idea, doesn’t it! Reform is always good because it means something must be wrong. Something needs fixing. And fixing it will make it better. What sounds good must be good, right?
In truth, Tort Reform is a myth cooked up to take… [ read more ]
Jan
12
2010
Attorney Nathan J. D. Veldhuis
Author: Attorney Nathan J. D. Veldhuis
Sovereign immunity is the legal principle that the government (and its branches, departments, agencies and employees) cannot be sued or held legally responsible for their actions. This legal principle comes from the old English law that held the king was divinely chosen and therefore could do no wrong. As a result, the king could not be held accountable for… [ read more ]
Oct
14
2009
Attorney Malcolm P. McConnell
Author: Attorney Malcolm P. McConnell, III
Sarah Moss (1) was a four year old girl who had one of her kidneys removed and her ureter (2) attached to that kidney was re-attached to the remaining kidney. Unfortunately, while still at the hospital, she began leaking urine into her abdomen from the ureter re-attachment. Her belly swelled with fluid, making it difficult… [ read more ]
