Distracted driving has unfortunately become a hot topic of conversation in Virginia and across the roadways of the United States. Distractions within vehicles have always been an issue for drivers, but the distractions seem to multiply each decade with the advent of new technology. Smartphone technology allows us to be connected to the world in…
The failure to diagnose an illness or the misdiagnosis of an illness is, unfortunately, an ever-prevalent problem throughout the United States and results in dozens of wrongful deaths and serious injuries each year from illnesses that could have been quickly stopped early on. If you or a loved one were the victims of a Virginia…
Severe accidents, unfortunately, lead to devastating injuries that can affect your spinal cord and vertebrae. However, ongoing heavy lifting and work in construction or industrial facilities could lead to equally severe injuries such as herniated disc or disc bulge. If you or a loved one have suffered from a herniated disc or disc bulge injuries…
The car accidents which plague Virginia on an annual basis often result in aggravating car damage and minor injuries. However, a small percentage of these accidents can have devastating repercussions, including the loss of a loved one. Fatal car accidents, while rare, occur without warning and can have a severe impact on the family left…
The first minutes after a car accident are often chaotic. Once the initial shock has worn off, and pending any severe injuries, both drivers usually exchange phone numbers and insurance information. This is not just a formality—it is so that both parties can discuss the accident with their respective insurance companies. If you’ve been in…
Incidents of medical malpractice have been steadily increasing throughout the country, and Virginia is no exception. When we trust our healthcare providers to take care of us, and when they betray that trust, the liable party must be held accountable. If you or a loved one sustained injuries due to a medical professional’s negligent or…
Modern medicine has gone through years of trials and tribulations to reach the level it is at now. However, with the number of medical devices and new drugs which are manufactured each year, and the push to get these through the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) compliance, many devices and prescriptions get pushed through…
Sometimes, there is no greater feeling than the freedom of the road on a perfect sunny day while on your bike. However, they also have a greater risk of harm, and our Richmond motorcycle lawyers are here to protect your rights as an injury victim. For over a decade, The Pendleton Law Team has been…
At Christina Pendleton & Associates, our Richmond nursing home abuse lawyers understand that it is never an easy decision to put your loved one in a nursing home. You would like to allow your loved one to continue in their own home, or in your home for as long as possible. However, unfortunately, the time…
If you or a loved one sustained injuries in an accident while walking, you should seek the professional legal counsel of a Richmond pedestrian accident attorney as soon as possible. You may be entitled to compensation for your injuries. The Richmond personal injury lawyers at Pendleton Law Team can help you fight for maximum compensation…
We live in an ever-changing world, one which has gotten infinitely smaller through e-commerce. Now we can order anything with the click of a button and our credit card. While this is a welcomed benefit for those of us who do not have time to spend in shopping malls, this could also result in decreased…
The most common incidence of medical malpractice often involves the retained surgical objects after a surgery. We are not privy to what goes on in an operating room during surgery, but we place our complete trust in the group of doctors and nurses who oversee the extensive surgery. We trust that they have performed this…