Personal Injury
Factors That Can Affect Your Injury ClaimPosted in Car Accidents,Personal Injury on January 20, 2021
Injury claims are complicated legal matters with many variables that can affect their timelines and dollar values. If you were injured in an accident in Virginia and wish to pursue compensation for your losses, consider the common factors that may apply to your claim and affect its outcome. Understanding these factors can allow you to… read more
Three Steps for Emergency Care After a Richmond Motorcycle CrashPosted in Medical malpractice,Motorcycle Accidents,Personal Injury on May 1, 2020
Three Steps for Handling Emergency Care at the Scene of a Richmond Motorcycle Crash For riders, motorcycle accidents in Richmond can leave a person faced with catastrophic injuries. Not only do motorcyclists not have a seat belt to secure them during impact, but they are also left far more vulnerable because of the lack of barriers… read more
Four Things You Must Do Following a Truck Accident in RichmondPosted in Car Accidents,Personal Injury,Truck Accidents on March 15, 2020
Truck accidents in Virginia are far different from car crashes. The weight and size differences between the two vehicles that collide lead to catastrophic injuries and damages. Because of the seriousness of most truck collisions, many people are left in a lot of pain and confused about what just happened. During this time, you need… read more
The Dangers of Texting While DrivingPosted in Car Accidents,General,Personal Injury on March 1, 2020
Texting while driving is quickly becoming one of the bigger causes of both minor and major auto accidents. It’s important to not only know how to drive without distraction, but what you can do if you’re the victim of someone who isn’t paying attention. The rise in communications technology has brought with it a bit… read more
First Steps To Follow After the Death of a Loved OnePosted in General,Personal Injury on April 10, 2020
The period immediately following the death of a family member or loved one can be tumultuous. There are so many things to take care of, so many people to inform – and all the while having to deal with your own sense of loss and grief. It is entirely possible that taking steps in order… read more
Always Follow Your Doctor’s Orders When Injured in an AccidentPosted in Personal Injury on February 27, 2020
Often, it can be difficult to follow your doctors orders. In our busy, fast paced world, people often ask how is it even possible to follow all the doctor’s orders? If you’re like most people, with kids, a job and other responsibilities, you may wonder who is going to take care of all of these… read more
Social Media: Be Careful About What You Post!Posted in Car Accidents,Personal Injury on April 23, 2020
Written by Nikita Wolf, Trial Attorney with the Pendleton Law Team Social media. It’s everywhere we look and constantly changing. Some of us use it stay in touch with friends and family, to follow the latest influencers and celebrities, to find new recipes or workouts to try, and to share what’s happening in our daily… read more
5 Things the Insurance Companies Don’t Want You to KnowPosted in Personal Injury on February 11, 2020
Getting into an accident can be a scary and confusing time. Most people know to call the police if they’re involved in a crash. Most people also know to call their insurance company or to call the other driver’s insurance company. Then comes the big question: Should you hire an attorney? Hiring an attorney is… read more
The “Full Coverage” Myth of Auto InsurancePosted in Personal Injury on February 5, 2020
By Ilya Rabkin, Trial Attorney with the Pendleton Law Team As a trial attorney at Pendleton Law, one of the first things I ask new clients is what kind of auto insurance do they have. The answer I hear most often is, “Oh, I have full coverage, I’m good.” Then a few hours or days… read more
The Most Common Misdiagnosed IllnessesPosted in Medical malpractice,Personal Injury on January 23, 2020
No doctor has to get every diagnosis right every time. All doctors, however, must do their best to come to the correct diagnoses based on the process of eliminations. Physicians must use specific standards of care according to medical industry regulations to diagnose patients. Failure to do so, resulting in the wrong diagnosis and harm… read more
