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804.250.5050By 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…
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…
By Holly Ortiz, Trial Attorney with the Pendleton Law Team You’ve been in a car accident or have slipped and fallen in a store and you were injured. It’s normal to want to share about this on social media so friends and family can stay updated on your progress but; can posting about your accident…
By Brett J. West, Trial Attorney with the Pendleton Law Team In order to get full and fair recovery for your personal injury claim, it’s important to show that while someone else’s negligence caused you injury, YOU were driving carefully and legally. Seat belts When driving or in the front passenger seat, it is critical…
Medicare, Medicaid, and LMSAs: What to know when future medical care is included in a personal injury settlement or verdict. Written by Nikita Wolf, Trial Attorney with the Pendleton Law Team Medicare and Medicaid. Many people easily get these two Federal insurance programs confused. Medicaid is a need-based program based on a person’s income level. …
By Ilya Rabkin, Trial Attorney at the Pendleton Law Team People injured in a car accident which results from someone else’s negligence often, justifiably, think, “why should I use my own health insurance to pay for my medical bills when I didn’t do anything wrong?” Other times, people in this same situation do use their…
Your driving record holds valuable information about your history behind the wheel. If you’ve received a citation for a traffic violation or criminal traffic charge, it’s a good idea to have a copy of your driving record on hand. A Virginia traffic attorney can help you request a copy of your driving record. If you…
Written by Holly Ortiz, Trial Attorney for the Pendleton Law Team If you have been involved in a car accident and have hired an attorney to handle your personal injury case, you may think that nothing that you do, from that point forward, will have an impact on the outcome of your case. Not true!…
It is extremely important to know your rights after a dog bite incident in Virginia. Otherwise, you may let a negligent pet owner off the hook for causing your injuries. Do not pay for your medical bills and lost wages yourself until you explore your potential right to file a lawsuit. With the help of…
