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Putting a Price on Human Life – What is a Wrongful Death Suit Worth in Virginia?
/0 Comments/in Personal Injury /by Olmstead & OlmsteadWe all know that no amount of money can be placed on a human life. Death is final and irreversible, and nothing can bring back a loved one who lost their life because of the negligence or reckless actions of another person or party. No amount of money can ease the grief and heartbreak losing […]
Distracted Driving and Motorcycle Accidents
/0 Comments/in Personal Injury /by Olmstead & Olmstead, PCMotorcycle accident fatalities have been increasing in recent years. According to the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles, there were 107 deaths among motorcyclists on Virginia roads in 2017, a 50% increase from 2016, and the highest number of motorcycle-related fatalities in a decade. Nationally, motorcycle-related fatalities were down 3% in 2017, according to the National […]
Can Child Support be Modified because of a Disability?
/0 Comments/in Family Law /by Olmstead & OlmsteadWhen child support is awarded at the conclusion of a divorce or parentage case, support payments are firmly established. Child support is set based on the parent’s ability to pay and the best interests of the child(ren), with the goal of providing the same level of support (or as close to it as possible) as […]
I was Injured in a Motorcycle Accident: Do I Need to Retain an Attorney?
/0 Comments/in Personal Injury /by Olmstead & OlmsteadThere has been a sharp increase in motorcycle accidents both nationally and in Virginia in recent years. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), 5172 individuals were killed in motorcycle accidents in the U.S. in 2017, more than double the number that were killed in 1997 (just two decades earlier). In Virginia alone, […]
Making Healthcare Decisions for Children of Divorce
/0 Comments/in Divorce, Family Law /by Olmstead & OlmsteadWhen there is a divorce involving children, the parents often have vehement disagreements about various parenting issues. One of the most common areas in which parents may not see eye to eye is with the health care decisions that must be made. Before the divorce is finalized, they might be able to agree on whose […]
Three Commonly Missed Signs of Nursing Home Abuse
/0 Comments/in Personal Injury /by Olmstead & OlmsteadAmerica’s nursing homes are in crisis. According to an ABC News report from the early 2000s, elder abuse occurs at one out of every three nursing homes in the United States. Since that report first came out, things have gotten far worse. Aging demographics and longer life expectancies have greatly increased the need for long-term […]
What are My Rights as an Unwed Parent in Virginia?
/0 Comments/in Family Law /by Olmstead & OlmsteadWhen a child is born to an unwed mother, the father has no legal rights initially. Without being married to the child’s mother, there is no automatic presumption under the law as to who the father is. For unmarried fathers to establish parentage, the father must voluntarily declare his paternity in writing, and if it […]
How are Damages Calculated in Accident Cases?
/0 Comments/in Personal Injury /by Olmstead & OlmsteadWhen an individual suffers moderate to severe injuries from an accident, it can be a life-altering experience. High medical bills combined with time missed from work can create a financial hardship for victims and their families, and the physical and emotional pain an injury causes can put additional strain on the household. When an injury […]
Negotiating a Full and Fair Settlement
/0 Comments/in Personal Injury /by Olmstead & OlmsteadWhen an individual suffers an injury from an accident or another event and someone else was at fault, they deserve to be compensated. Unfortunately, obtaining full and fair compensation is much easier said than done. In most cases, the party that was responsible for your injuries is not going to willingly write you a check […]
Tactics used by Insurance Companies during an Injury Case
/0 Comments/in Personal Injury /by Olmstead & OlmsteadWhen someone is injured because of the negligent actions or omissions of another party, it is very rare for the party that caused the injury to take full responsibility and write a check to cover all the damages. In most cases, the injured party does not deal with the responsible party at all. Instead, they […]