Personal Injury

What Are the Long-Term Costs Associated With a Spinal Injury?

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…

What Doesn’t Change Because of the COVID-19 Outbreak

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…

What Does a Personal Injury Lawyer Do?

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…

How to Prove a Product Is Liable for Your Injury

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…

What Documents Do I Need for a Personal Injury Claim?

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,…

What are Common Neck and Back Injuries?

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…

What Are the Types of Spinal Injuries?

Injuries to the spine can occur in many different types of accidents, from car crashes to serious falls. The spinal cord is responsible for transferring messages from the brain to the body. Different types of spinal injuries can affect this messaging system in different ways. When the back or spine suffers an injury, the victim…

Is it Illegal to Drive in Flip-Flops in Virginia?

The safe and prudent operation of a motor vehicle requires a driver who is capable of appropriately controlling the car. All states require drivers to correctly steer the vehicle and operate its pedals. Anything that interferes with these abilities, including improper footwear, could get the driver into trouble. No law in Virginia or any state…

What Are the Most Common Causes of Brain Injuries?

Brain injuries can impact every aspect of a person’s life. Suffering damage to the brain’s cells or tissues could affect speech, cognition, motor function, and emotion, often with long-term repercussions. A serious brain injury may leave the patient with permanent symptoms. The brain is one of the most common areas for injuries in many different…

Is My Personal Injury Settlement Taxable?

Taxes are complicated under the best of circumstances, and even more so after an accident. Are personal injury settlements taxable? Including a personal injury settlement in your annual income may leave you at a loss – literally. Because some personal injury settlements are sizable enough to put you into a new tax bracket, a settlement’s…

How COVID19 has impacted Personal Injury cases

The whole world has been impacted by the global pandemic known as COVID-19. Self-quarantine, stay-home, and social distancing orders have become the new norm. Not only will these changes impact your daily life, they may also impact your personal injury claim. Executive and Judicial Orders On March 30, 2020, Governor Ralph Northam issued Executive Order…

How Can Contributory Negligence Affect My Case?

Contributory negligence is a legal doctrine you may have to navigate during a personal injury lawsuit in Virginia. It is a common type of defense a defendant might use to dispute liability and potentially shrink your compensatory award – or eliminate it completely. Learning about contributory negligence and the state’s related law could help you…