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Ten Tips on Finding the Best Criminal Law Attorney
/by Tim OlmsteadNavigating the legal system can be challenging at best, but if you suddenly find yourself charged with a crime or even arrested, it can be terrifying. Along with the natural fear comes the overwhelm and uncertainty of what to do. Making a wrong move can be devastating to your case and going into court without […]
What are the Penalties for Speeding in Virginia?
/by Olmstead & Olmstead, PCMost drivers regard speeding as a relatively minor traffic offense. Just about all of us have been pulled over for speeding at some point in our lives, and many of us are accustomed to just paying the ticket and being done with it. However, it may not be that simple if you caught speeding in […]
Drowsy Driving and Truck Accidents
/by Olmstead & OlmsteadTrucking is a very important industry that is often referred to as “the lifeblood of our economy”. Big rig trucks transport millions of products in and out of Virginia and throughout the country each and every week. And without their ability to move these products, we would not be able to enjoy the standard of […]
Putting a Price on Human Life – What is a Wrongful Death Suit Worth in Virginia?
/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
/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?
/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?
/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, […]
Who Makes Healthcare Decisions for Children of Divorced Parents?
/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
/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?
/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 […]