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Are Personal Injury Settlements Considered Marital Property in a Divorce?
/0 Comments/in Divorce, Personal Injury /by Olmstead & Olmstead, PCCouples going through a divorce can sometimes be involved in accidents or other events that cause injury. What happens when a spouse sustains injuries due to a third-party’s negligence, files a personal injury claim, and collects a substantial settlement? Will the other spouse be entitled to at least a part of the settlement amount if […]
Who Is at Fault for a Multi-Vehicle Accident?
/0 Comments/in Personal Injury /by Olmstead & Olmstead, PCDetermining fault in a car accident is often difficult, even when there are only two vehicles involved in the collision. Not surprisingly, it becomes far more challenging to establish fault when multiple vehicles are involved in a crash. Establishing Responsibility in Multiple Vehicle Collisions In order to adjust claims and resolve disputes, it is essential […]
How a Criminal Record Can Impact Your Personal Injury Claim
/0 Comments/in Personal Injury /by Olmstead & Olmstead PCIf you have a past criminal conviction, it does not preclude you from the right to receive fair compensation for damages you sustained due to another’s negligence. Your previous criminal record may not come out at all during your personal injury lawsuit. The opposing counsel can only reference your past directly if it is pertinent […]
Tips for Avoiding a Pedestrian Accident in Virginia
/0 Comments/in Personal Injury /by Olmstead & Olmstead, PCIn any accident with a truck or car, a person walking beside the road or crossing an intersection on foot is susceptible to serious injuries. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) indicates that pedestrians account for nearly 16 percent of all traffic deaths annually, translating into thousands of pedestrian deaths each year. The following […]
How Social Media Activity Can Impact your Legal Case
/0 Comments/in Criminal Law, Family Law, Personal Injury /by Olmstead & Olmstead, PCIn today’s digital world, most of us have a seemingly insatiable desire to stay connected. For many, social media is an integral part of their daily life. They log into their favorite social media platforms first thing in the morning and several times throughout the day. They post status updates, read and comment on other […]
What Happens if I Can’t Pay My Child Support Because of COVID-19?
/0 Comments/in Personal Injury /by Olmstead & Olmstead, PCThe coronavirus outbreak has not only turned out to be one of the deadliest pandemics in our nation’s history, the effects of it have also been devastating to the economy. Millions of Americans have lost their jobs or been forced to temporarily close their businesses, and although Virginia and other states are now in the […]
How does an accident personal injury lawyer get paid?
/0 Comments/in Personal Injury /by Olmstead & Olmstead PCWhen you need to hire a personal injury lawyer, one of your main concerns is likely what it’s going to cost. You know you need representation, but you may not know what to expect, especially if this is your first time hiring one. It’s important to know the reasons why you would need a personal […]
Divorce During the COVID-19 Pandemic
/0 Comments/in Divorce /by Tim OlmsteadDivorce is often a stressful and emotional experience. Even between couples who mutually decided it was time to go their separate ways. Getting divorced or co-parenting during a global pandemic doesn’t make things any easier. National Public Radio addresses this in their May 6th article ‘Six Feet Of Separation: Stories Of Parenting And Divorce During […]
Domestic Violence Surges with Coronavirus
/0 Comments/in Criminal Law /by Tim OlmsteadIn her article for The New York Times, law enforcement reporter Ashley Southall said one man ‘beat his girlfriend so badly that he broke a bone in her face after she took a long time to run an errand’. The woman had left her apartment to buy some groceries. Her local shop had closed due […]
How Do Car Accident Lawyers Work?
/0 Comments/in Personal Injury /by Tim OlmsteadCar accidents are scary. Even at low speeds a collision can cause tremendous damage and loss of life. If you have been in a car accident, one of the big questions on your mind is, how am I going to pay for all of this? This is when you might consider turning to a car […]