Fredericksburg personal injury attorney David M. Williams, Jr.
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Author: Fredericksburg Attorney David M. Williams
Governor Bob McDonnell recently signed a bill passed by this year’s Virginia General Assembly that allows the speed limit to be raised from 65 mph to 70 mph on certain sections of Virginia’s highways. 1 While this law is set to take effect July 1st, it is… [ read more ]
Richmond personal injury attorney Courtney Van Winkle
At the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association’s annual convention in March 2010, Allen & Allen personal injury attorney Courtney Van Winkle spoke on the implications of online social networking in personal injury cases. Virginia Lawyers Weekly writer Alan Cooper covered her talk in an article published April 12, 2010.
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 ]
Bree King, Claims Consultant
Author: Bree King
We all know safety belts save lives, but when it comes to the use of seatbelts by children, do we all know the legal requirements intended to keep them safe? The laws have changed in recent years with new requirements for the age limits for some child safety seats. Recently I met with a client who was rear-ended by a dump truck in a high speed crash… [ read more ]
Personal Injury Attorney Tamara L. Jezic
On Tuesday March 2, 2010, the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments in McDonald v. Chicago, a case involving the controversial issue of gun control.
The basic “right to bear arms” is found in the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, where it states: “A well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall… [ read more ]
Personal injury attorney Douglas A. Barry
Giving back and serving our communities is a deeply held value at the Allen Law Firm. When I joined the firm in 1996, I came with a strong Government and public service background as well as a commitment to giving back to the community that fit well with the Firm’s values. For the first half of my career, I was an attorney in law enforcement, as a Special Agent… [ read more ]
Author: Attorney Charles L. Allen
Attorney Charles Littlepage Allen
One hundred years ago, in 1910, my grandfather, George E. Allen Sr., a founder of this law firm, handled his first personal injury case. As a third generation family member of this law firm, I reflect back occasionally on the influence my grandfather and his legal career have had upon me. When I first began practicing law 25 years ago, attorneys and judges always spoke well… [ read more ]
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 ]
Attorney Nathan J. D. Veldhuis
Author: Attorney Nathan J. D. Velduis
Black’s Law Dictionary (7th Edition) (1) defines a “tort” as: “A civil wrong for which a remedy may be obtained, usually in the form of damages; a breach of a duty that the law imposes on everyone in the same relation to one another as those involved in a given transaction.” The word, “tort” is a French word which means a “fault”… [ read more ]
The blog is 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.