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What Should I Ask for in a Divorce Settlement?
/by Olmstead & Olmstead, PCOnce you’ve made the decision to divorce, you’ve still got a long list of difficult decisions ahead of you. One of those is what you want to ask for in your divorce settlement. This process can go very smoothly or be extremely time-consuming and adversarial, depending on your relationship with your ex-partner and how much […]
Protecting Your Legal Rights After a Traumatic Brain Injury
/by Olmstead & Olmstead, PCA traumatic brain injury is one of the most frightening and unpredictable outcomes of a car crash, slip and fall, or other type of accident. Your outcome is dependent on a number of factors, many of which are out of your control. A lot depends on how much plasticity your brain has, which parts of […]
Viewing Divorce as a Growth Experience
/by Olmstead & Olmstead, PCYou may have arrived at divorce after a long attempt to fix your marriage, or you may have been blindsided with divorce papers. Either way, the road ahead of you might be long and bumpy. Divorce isn’t easy, but it also doesn’t last forever. This pain will pass, and you will have a chance at […]
Are You Still Eligible for Compensation If You Did Not Have Your Seatbelt on During a Crash in Virginia?
/by Olmstead & OlmsteadWearing a seatbelt is one of the easiest ways to protect yourself inside of a vehicle. It significantly decreases your chances of being severely or fatally injured in a car accident, but there are still many people who prefer not to wear a seatbelt as a rider or driver. If you choose not to wear […]
What Happens If You Are a Passenger in an Uber Accident?
/by Olmstead & Olmstead, PCIf you are the victim of an Uber accident while riding as a passenger, your rights to seek and recover compensation for your injuries take the utmost priority, before anyone else who sustained injuries in the accident. You may file a claim for your injuries and other damages against Uber, regardless of whether the Uber […]
How Divorce Affects Your Student Loan Debt in Virginia
/by Olmstead & Olmstead, PCFor the most part, people are unprepared for the financial ramifications of a divorce. Although the emotional fallout from a divorce tends to overshadow the financial issues, it’s paramount to address money matters too. If you are going through divorce proceedings, you must understand the repercussions it will have on any student loan debt either […]
The Tax Consequences of a High Asset Divorce
/by Olmstead & Olmstead, PCGetting a divorce can be a highly stressful and emotionally taxing process. Apart from having to come to terms with a failed marriage, you also have to deal with the tax issues stemming from the divorce – especially if you and your spouse happen to own a substantial amount of assets. Division of Assets in […]
What Percentage of Personal Injury Cases Go to Trial?
/by Olmstead & Olmstead, PCAccording to the US Department of Justice and the Bureau of Justice Statistics Bulletin, merely 4% to 5% of the personal injury cases in the country go in front of a jury. This means that roughly 95% of cases are resolved out of court. If you have filed a personal injury case, the court will […]
How Does Mediation Work During a Divorce?
/by Olmstead & Olmstead, PCDivorce mediation refers to an alternative dispute resolution process that is available to couples to settle their differences on specific matters in a divorce. In some cases, the divorcing spouses may decide to try mediation. A judge may also order mediation for the couple in a divorce. It is vital to understand how mediation works […]
Coping with the Emotional Impact of a Personal Injury
/by Olmstead & Olmstead, PCThe first priority of a vehicle accident victim should always be to focus on their physical and emotional recovery. Based on the severity of the injuries, the recovery period may be prolonged and extensive. During the recovery period, you may not be able to work. The more severe the injury, the longer it will take […]