In this episode, Brandon walks through why telling a compelling story is so important. And then, how to tell the best story. We all inherently know that telling great stories is ingrained in us. But how do we tell a great story? How do we make others care about our story? Brandon answers each of […]
Workers' Compensation
Introducing the Insight to Injury Podcast: What to Look For When Hiring A Lawyer
Brandon Osterbind introduces the new podcast, Insight to Injury Podcast. In this episode, Brandon walks you through his background and the path that led him to where he is today. Believing fully that people want to know who their lawyers are, Brandon explains his driving force behind why he does what he does. Then, Brandon […]
Social Media Matters, especially in an injury/disability case
By Hannah Bowie I remember sitting in my dorm room in Fairchild Hall at the University of New Hampshire. I received an invite to a new website called “The Facebook,” the newest social media outlet. To join, an existing member specifically invited you. Very few colleges and universities were part of Facebook when I joined. […]
Virginia workers compensation benefits broken down
All you need is a clear answer and an explanation of what you are entitled to in the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission after you’ve been injured at work. The answer is pretty simple when you break down the different forms of benefits, but sometimes the application is much more difficult. Before you stop reading, let […]
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 […]
6 Things To Do After Your Workers Comp Injury
The first month of a worker’s comp injury is the most critical time for your claim. This is the time when you get the ball rolling and show the deputy commissioner that you mean business. Here are the 6 key steps that you need to take if you are injured on the job: 1. Notify […]
Is Your 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 is your personal injury or workers comp money 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 and you […]
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 […]
