The curious case of wrongful death
As a former criminal prosecutor who has entered the civil world to represent plaintiffs in personal injury cases, I find the crossover between civil and criminal cases fascinating. For example,...
Teen death sparks recall and alarm regarding TikTok challenges
The rapid rise of TikTok has brought about a new era of entertainment and social interaction, especially among children and teenagers. The numbers skyrocketed during the pandemic, when many young...
Sexual assault: Commonly asked questions
Recently, the Allen Law Firm began accepting cases for Dr. Lewis Dabney, M.D. of Lynchburg Gynecology. Due to the overwhelming response, we wanted to help those seeking justice by...
Fraud charges highlight the need to vet nursing homes
Family caretakers often assume the responsibility of caring for aging parents and grandparents until the burden becomes too great, sometimes out of fear that leaving elder family members in an...
The drunk driver and the civil personal injury case
We all know that drinking and driving is a bad decision, yet it is a problem that confronts us year after year. Drinking and driving causes crashes that are numerous,...
Popular weight loss drug leads to stomach paralysis
What started out as a drug for diabetics has snowballed into a weight loss phenomenon, endorsed (and even denied) by Hollywood celebrities. But behind the striking before-and-after photos is a...
Vision Zero and the Safe Streets & Roads for All program
Roadway safety is a major issue in the United States. Each year, over 40,000 people are killed in car accidents. To combat this problem, the current administration has approved the...
Electric vehicles are becoming supersized – at the risk of safety
Earlier this year, General Motors (GM) reported that it would halt the production of its most popular electric vehicle, the Chevy Bolt. They will focus instead on larger electric vehicles...