Richmond Car Accident Lawyer
Author: Christopher A. Meyer, Richmond Personal Injury Lawyer
Many people in the Commonwealth of Virginia are required by court order to financially support children and have been unable to keep up with the court ordered payments. In such cases, the Commissioner of the State Department of Social Services may cause an order to issue that attaches to property… [ read more ]
Richmond Personal Injury Attorney Priscilla Woody
Author: Priscilla R. Woody, Richmond Injury Lawyer
While a trial (by jury or bench trial by judge only) is our clients’ only legal right to achieve a recovery, some cases are resolved through alternative means other than a trial to resolve a personal injury case. Arbitration is one type of alternative dispute resolution. Arbitration is an alternative means… [ read more ]
Mechanicsville Car Accident Lawyer
Author: Attorney Christopher A. Meyer
Taking bankruptcy can have a significant effect on a personal injury case. In a recent personal injury case[1], the Virginia Supreme Court discussed the disastrous results that can occur when a plaintiff’s taking bankruptcy and the pendency of a personal injury case are not properly coordinated.
In Kocher the plaintiff… [ read more ]
Fredericksburg Claims Consultant Chris Cloude
Author: Claims Consultant Chris B. Cloude
This is a question I get from just about every client I assist at some point during their personal injury case. Until a case is ripe for settlement, this question is impossible to answer. To understand why this is true, it’s helpful to understand the general process we go through to determine the value of a case.
Although… [ read more ]
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 ]
Richmond Accident Attorney Charles Allen
Author: Attorney Charles L. Allen
Our clients’ only legal means to compel compensation from an automobile insurance company for their personal injury claim is by trial where a judge or jury determines the amount of their award. Securing a judgment at trial against a driver determined to be at fault for… [ read more ]
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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
Attorney Christopher A. Meyer
Author: Attorney Christopher A. Meyer
We’ve all heard the lawyer jokes about ethics and whether they really have any. In fact, there are strict ethical standards that lawyers must follow that are quite specific about what lawyers can and cannot do. If you have watched any crime shows, you may at least have some passing knowledge of some aspects of legal ethics, but here are a few of the… [ read more ]
The blog is maintained and 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.