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Civil Remedies for Victims of Crimes
/0 Comments/in Uncategorized /by Olmstead & OlmsteadCrime news stories rarely tell us much about the victims, unfortunately. We are more likely to hear more about who was charged with committing the crimes. Sometimes we learn all sorts of information about how they were arrested, like what agencies were involved or how the bust came together, especially if anything unusual happened […]
How is Child Support Calculated in Virginia?
/0 Comments/in Uncategorized /by Olmstead & OlmsteadWhen you get a divorce in Virginia, the courts expect that both parties will agree on a fair division of assets. If they cannot agree, the judge will decide for them. But one aspect of Virginia divorce and even parents living apart that isn’t left up to chance is that of child support. Many couples […]
How Are Damages Calculated in Accident Cases?
/0 Comments/in Uncategorized /by Olmstead & OlmsteadIn personal injury cases, people who have been injured commonly want to know how much compensation they will receive. The answer to that question depends on several factors, which your personal injury attorney will be happy to explain in further detail. Who is at Fault? The issue of fault is handled differently depending on the […]
What Should I Do if I’m Injured by an Aggressive Driver
/0 Comments/in Uncategorized /by Olmstead & OlmsteadDriving aggressively is one of the surest ways to cause an accident. Indeed, statistics show that aggressive driving may be the primary factor in more than 50 percent of fatal accidents. If you are involved in a crash involving an aggressive driver, you have the right to seek compensation for your injuries. At the law offices of […]
Holiday Car Accidents
/0 Comments/in Uncategorized /by Olmstead & OlmsteadThe holidays should be filled with joy, cheer, and time spent with family and friends. However, statistics show that for many, the holidays aren’t always as jolly as planned; the rate of car accident tends to spike during the holiday season. If you’ll be driving this holiday season, our lawyers urge you to exercise caution […]
Common Causes of Truck Accidents
/0 Comments/in Uncategorized /by Olmstead & Olmstead, P.C.Accidents involving commercial trucks can not only be severe, but they are also more complicated than those involving other passenger vehicles. According to the Virginia Highway Safety Office, there were 125,800 traffic crashes reported in the Commonwealth in 2015. Of those, 4,798 involved commercial vehicles. During that same year, there were 3,340 injuries and 75 deaths related to commercial vehicle crashes in Virginia.
NHTSA Releases 2016 Fatal Traffic Crash Data
/0 Comments/in Uncategorized /by Olmstead & Olmstead, P.C.Last month, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) released the 2016 Fatal Traffic Crash Data, which is an annual report of the deadly motor vehicle accidents each year in the United States. Sadly, the total number of deadly traffic crashes in 2016 increased 5.6% from the prior year, going from 35,485 in 2015 to […]
How Will the Judge Decide My Custody Case in Virginia?
/0 Comments/in Uncategorized /by Olmstead & Olmstead, P.C.When two parents are divorcing, they have the ability to create a parenting plan that outlines how time with, and responsibilities regarding, children will be shared. Creating a parenting plan outside of the court is always recommended; this gives parents autonomy to develop a blueprint for time sharing that they want and that works best for them, […]
Does My Child Have a Say in My Custody Case?
/0 Comments/in Uncategorized /by Olmstead & Olmstead, P.C.Going through a divorce is challenging enough, but when you add in the issue of determining the custody of a shared child, a divorce case can be a miserable thing to have to navigate. What can be even more challenging and emotional for a parent is the idea that their child may be asked to […]
Should I Date During My Divorce?
/0 Comments/in Uncategorized /by Olmstead & Olmstead, P.C.If you are in the process of getting a divorce, you and your spouse may be emotionally and physically separated, even if your divorce is not yet finalized. This may mean that in your heart, you have split from your spouse, and may have even moved on to a new love interest. While emotionally you […]