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804.250.5050What do you do when you’re asked by a claims adjuster to give a recorded statement? After getting in an accident a claims adjusters may contact you and request a recorded interview about the accident. These interviews are called recorded statements. Although this may seem like no cause for concern, what you say might be…
If you get into an accident as someone with a pre-existing condition or injury, this could complicate your insurance claim. Insurance companies are notorious for making it more difficult for clients with pre-existing conditions to recover fair compensation. You have the right to obtain fair damages, however, even with existing medical problems. Protect these rights…
The conclusion of your personal injury case may be something you welcome with relief. If your claim succeeded, you will finally receive a check to cover your health care expenses and other losses from an accident. What if, however, your injuries worsen after you settle? Can you reopen your personal injury case? The short answer…
If you were injured in an accident in Virginia, you will need to prove negligence to recover compensation, in most cases. Negligence is an important legal doctrine you must understand before you begin an injury claim. It will be up to you to establish someone else’s negligence using clear and convincing evidence. Proving negligence is…
An accident can cause drastic losses, including property damage, medical expenses and lost wages. Moving on from an accident often requires obtaining financial compensation to make up for these losses. Whether or not an insurance provider offers a fair settlement, however, depends on the case. If you are unhappy with your settlement, you may be…
Virginia’s civil justice system allows injured accident victims to seek financial reimbursement not only for their economic (financial) losses but also for their non-economic losses. Non-economic losses can include physical pain, emotional distress and other intangible damages related to the preventable accident. The civil courts in Virginia place these damages in the category of pain…
A spinal cord injury is a type of catastrophic injury that can impact a victim for life. When an accident injures or damages the spine, it can sever the line of communication from the brain to the body. This can lead to long-term health problems, such as neurological conditions that paralyze the victim. Living with…
written by Brett West, Trial Attorney with the Pendleton Law Team Since the beginning of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, clients have asked us how will this affect my case? Whether the accident just happened, clients are still treating, medical records are being gathered, or the case is being negotiated, people have a right to…
By Brett West, Trial Attorney with the Pendleton Law Team Hiring a personal injury attorney means clients have much less to worry about. Your attorney will file paperwork, gather medical bills or records, communicate with insurance adjusters throughout the case, negotiate with insurance companies, and keep you updated on your case status so you can…
Dangerous and defective products cause thousands of personal injuries each year. Products such as medical devices, pharmaceuticals, children’s toys, appliances and auto parts can cause serious injuries if they contain defects. As an injured consumer, you have the right to hold the manufacturer of the defective product liable for your damages. You or your product…
Preparing for a personal injury claim takes gathering many documents, information and paperwork to build your case against the at-fault party. While an attorney can help with the gathering process, you can begin yourself by filing away documents relevant to your case from the beginning. Create a case folder where you keep all relevant documents,…
Back and neck injuries can often cause immediate pain or discomfort. However, did you know that many of these injuries can leave lasting impact that you will have to treat in the future? Car accidents can yield different injuries given the circumstances of the wreck. However, we come across more neck and back injuries than…
