After a car wreck, your mind is reeling, and you are struggling to figure out what to do. You thought you had good insurance, but the other guy’s insurance is giving you the runaround. They aren’t paying for what they should pay for, they aren’t telling you what you need to do, and they are […]
Personal Injury
Calculating an Employer’s Workers Compensation Lien
Employers and employees are always seeking to reach a resolution with the best result as quickly as possible. This model is encouraged by the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Act. Workers’ compensation is a form of insurance designed to streamline the recovery process for employees who are injured while acting in the course of their employment. In […]
A couple of interesting 2019 proposed law changes . . .
The Virginia General Assembly started its session this month, and as I was reviewing some of the proposed law changes, I stumbled upon a couple that interested me. Of note, there are several bills that might affect your case or how personal injury and wrongful death cases proceed in the future. I’ve left out procedural […]
Is Personal Injury or Workers’ Comp Money Taxable?
Did you get money in 2018 for your workers/ compensation case or your personal injury case? Have you yet asked if your personal injury or workers’ comp money is taxable? You’ve probably never really worried about it because your employer withholds either just enough or more than enough from you paycheck to cover your taxes […]
A New Year, a New Osterbind Law, PLLC!
New is a feeling people always seek. It is that feeling when you get a new pair of shoes and walking is a little bit more fun. It is the smell of that brand-new vehicle that cannot be replicated by an air freshener. Just the same, New Year’s Day brings with it a feeling that […]
Four Things You Never Knew About Med Pay
When you suffer a personal injury after a car accident, you need medical treatment. Whether you find yourself with your primary care doctor, an orthopedic, a physical therapist, or a chiropractor, you need to get treatment in order to get better. But that treatment gets expensive after even a few visits. So how do you […]
Health Insurance vs Your Personal Injury Case
Many people have health insurance but ask if they should use that health insurance after they were injured in an accident. The answer is always yes, you should use your health insurance to pay for your medical treatment. That is what it is there for, after all. However, you may be required to reimburse your […]
What’s Your Personal Injury Case Worth?
I am asked repeatedly, “Brandon, what is my personal injury case worth?” This is a seemingly innocent question that is impossible to answer until your case is ripe. What do I mean by that? Several things have to happen before your lawyer can value your case. For example, you have to finish treatment, your lawyer […]
Intentional vs Negligent Conduct in Personal Injury Cases
Most people question the intent of the person who injured them. Some assume that the person intended to harm them by behaving intentionally. Others assume that the person was negligent. And others still assume that there was no bad intent at all. Whether a person behaved negligently or intentionally, however, can determine whether there is […]
Virginia Car Accidents Are Increasing
Every year, the Department of Motor Vehicles releases a report called Virginia Driving Trends. This report details the total number of traffic crashes, fatalities, and injuries across the Commonwealth of Virginia. It also breaks down the traffic crashes, injuries, and fatalities by locality so each jurisdiction can see the local data. Traffic Crashes have increased […]
