What happens after your claim is approved, is it all over at that point? Can you just do whatever you want at that point? You’re on disability, no one’s going to check up on you? The answer to that is no. In fact, in a lot of these long term disability claims, there’s a provision […]
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How Much Is My Personal Injury Case Worth?
How Much Is My Personal Injury Case Worth? Every case has a different value. Every case is unique. Every case has different facts. You could have a disputed liability situation where the insurance company is saying, “Our insured or defendant driver is not liable for any of your injuries or any of your damages”. You […]
Do I Need A Lawyer For My Personal Injury Case
Do I Need A Lawyer For My Personal Injury Case There is no law that says that you have to have a lawyer to resolve your personal injury case. But the question is not, “Do I have to have a lawyer to resolve my personal injury case?” Instead, “Should I have a lawyer to help […]
What Should I Bring with Me to my First Meeting with my Attorney
Maximizing Your First Consultation with a Personal Injury Lawyer: Essential Documents and Why They Matter Preparing for your initial consultation with a personal injury lawyer is crucial to ensure you’re fully equipped to pursue compensation for your injuries. This guide will outline what essential documents you should bring to your first legal meeting and explain […]
If I was ticketed for my wreck, can I still recover
If I was ticketed for my wreck, can I still recover If you received a ticket for your wreck, the likelihood is that you did something wrong. And if you did something wrong in Virginia, there is a theory called contributory negligence. If your negligence contributed in any way to the accident, then you are […]
The driver who hit me doesn’t have insurance
The driver who hit me doesn’t have insurance There are a couple of things that you need to do if the driver who hits you does not have car insurance. What are your options and what should you know? Uninsured Motorist Coverage You need to contact your insurance agent and find out how much your […]
How do I pay for my medical bills after a car wreck
How do I pay for my medical bills after a car wreck If you have been injured in a car accident and you have medical bills that are starting to pile up, a lot of people ask, “How do I pay for my medical bills?” At this point, we always tell people to submit your […]
Episode 009 – Why Lawyers Refer Cases To Us.
When it comes to legal referrals, the dynamics often reveal a firm’s strengths and reputation among peers. In a recent episode of the Insight to Injury Podcast, Brandon Osterbind shared insights into why other lawyers refer cases to Osterbind Law. He also shares why his firm chooses to specialize in personal injury and disability law. […]
Reimbursing My Health Insurance After Settlement
In Virginia, the general rule is that you do not have to reimburse your health insurance for the amounts that it pays for your accident-related medical treatment. That’s the general rule. Medicare and Medicaid There are several exceptions to this general rule. The main exception is for government-run health insurance companies like Medicare or Medicaid. […]
What Happens If I’m A Little Bit At Fault In An Accident
If you’re ticketed for a car accident, then most likely you are somehow at fault in the accident. If you’re found guilty after you go to court on that, then perhaps you’re not entitled to recovery. Virginia’s Contributory Negligence Principle In Virginia, there’s a principle called contributory negligence. Contributory negligence is a complete bar to […]
