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
16
2011
Scott Fitzgerald, Law Clerk
Author: Scott Fitzgerald, Law Clerk
Experts estimate that one in every eleven drivers will be involved in a motor vehicle accident this year.[1] There are over six million reported car crashes in the United States each year, and many other minor accidents that go unreported.[2] Yet most people do not know what to do if they are involved in a motor vehicle collision.
In the… [ read more ]
Mar
1
2011
Richmond Personal Injury Attorney P. Christopher Guedri
Richmond jury returns $23M verdict
By Alan Cooper
Republished from Virginia Lawyers Weekly Blog
Source: http://valawyersweekly.com/blog/2011/03/01/richmond-jury-returns-23m-verdict/
Published: March 1, 2011
A Richmond Circuit Court jury returned a $23 million verdict yesterday for a tractor-trailer driver who was horribly injured in a crash on Interstate 295 in April 2007.
Ricky L. Jones remained in an
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Dec
9
2010
Attorney W. Coleman Allen, Jr.
Author: Attorney W. Coleman Allen, Jr.[1]
The short answer to this question is an emphatic “NO!” The answer is emphatic, because the language of the policy might not only be incomplete, but actually misleading. Consequently you may miss coverage to which you are entitled that is not even described in the policy, and may in addition fail to recognize what coverage is provided, because some… [ read more ]
Nov
29
2010
Personal injury attorney George E. Allen, III
Author: Attorney George E. Allen, III
A good lawyer must be able to reach people and particularly jurors. Recent developments in the psychology of human decision-making are helping us do that. The old teaching was that the minds of people serving as jurors are empty vessels and that you tell the story of your case and the jury takes that information and… [ read more ]
Nov
22
2010
Fredericksburg Claims Consultant Chris Cloude
Author: Chris Cloude
One of the most frequently asked questions I get from our personal injury clients is this: “how long is this going to take?”
Well, that depends. I know that sounds like a “lawyer-type” answer, but it does depend on a number of factors. The best way to answer the question is probably to explain what has to happen before a claim can be resolved. I describe these… [ read more ]
Nov
18
2010
Chesterfield injury attorney Trent S. Kerns
Author: Attorney Trent S. Kerns
You’ve just had an accident. You’re heart-rate is understandably high and you’re likely frazzled. While you are dealing with the initial shock, there are important things you should try and remember that can help you if you have an injury claim.
1. SEE MEDICAL HELP FOR INJURIES. First, if you or someone else is injured in… [ read more ]
Oct
27
2010
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 ]
Sep
15
2010
Personal injury attorney Douglas A. Barry
Author: Attorney Douglas A. Barry
In the summer of 2010, heat has been on everyone’s mind in Virginia as we have experienced one of the hottest summers on record. But safety was on my mind as I arrived to speak at the Virginia Coaches Association Clinic on July 8, 2010, in Hampton Roads, Virginia. At the clinic, over 800 coaches, sports trainers… [ read more ]
