Logging trucks are commercial trucks that haul logs. These loads are typically oversized in some way, either due to excess weight or overhang. Logging trucks are especially dangerous because of the risk of lost load accidents during transport. For this reason, several different regulations govern logging trucks and their drivers. If a company or driver…
Thousands of lawsuits have been commenced against Monsanto (now owned by Bayer) with respect to their weed-killer product, Roundup. Plaintiffs involved in these litigations claim that the chemicals in Roundup, specifically glyphosate, have caused non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Plaintiffs further allege that the manufacturers of Roundup knew, or reasonably should have known, of the serious health risks…
The media often focuses on statistics that emphasize how dangerous commercial trucking accidents are for passenger vehicle occupants, but that doesn’t mean truck drivers are safe from injuries in collisions. Truck drivers in Virginia put their lives on the line every time they get behind the wheel. When a reckless, negligent, distracted, or drunk driver…
Dump trucks in Richmond play an important role in keeping the community clean. Their large size, visibility limitations, and tight schedules, however, can make them dangerous vehicles – especially on neighborhood roads. Dump truck drivers and other sanitation services employees may suffer serious injuries while working with trucks, and other drivers and pedestrians may also…
Commercial trucks transport billions of tons of freight across America each year. The safety of these transports depends on the size of the load and the techniques used to secure the cargo. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has rules in place determining the maximum size and weight of commercial loads, as well as…
The miracle of flight has been one of the most astounding features of the modern age. We can now get across the country in a matter of hours, whereas just one hundred years ago, the voyage could have taken weeks. However, our Richmond airplane accident lawyers understand that along with the advent of airlines and…
Getting into a bicycle accident can result in severe injuries. If you or a loved one sustained injuries in a bike crash in central Virginia, you should consult an experienced Richmond bicycle accident lawyer as soon as possible. You may be entitled to receive compensation for your injuries. A Richmond personal injury lawyer from Pendleton…
The birth of your child is one of the most memorable days of your life. It should be a happy occasion filled with joy. However, this joy can turn to devastation if something goes wrong with the birth. A doctor’s negligence can result in the wrongful death or serious injury of a child. Your child…
When the frost of winter begins to wear away, most citizens throughout Virginia begin to look forward to the summer months, and future weekends spent out on the boat. However, a bright summer day can quickly turn dark after a devastating boat injury occurs. The negligent behavior of one boat operator can have lasting consequences…
You can get fast help from a Richmond brain injury lawyer from Pendleton Law Team after an accidental injury. We can evaluate the full extent of your injuries and pursue just compensation on your behalf. We’ve helped thousands of clients and can use our experience to build your claim. Our Richmond personal injury lawyers can…
Accidents that lead to broken bones can occur out of the blue and almost always have an impact on your health for years to come. A serious broken bone can impact your ability to do daily activities or participate in sports for several months. If you have received a broken bone due to the negligent…
Some of the most devastating injuries can occur from the aftermath of fires and industrial accidents, which is why a compassionate Richmond burn injury attorney at Christina Pendleton & Associates is here to help in the event you or somebody you love sustains a burn injury from an accident caused by another’s negligence. Burns are…