Today, September 22, 2020, is National Voter Registration Day. You can register to vote until October 13. If you are eligible to do so and have not yet, you can register here. With the unexpected global pandemic this year and confusion over voting early or absentee and the state of the United States Postal Service,…
Starting September 14, 2020, the U.S. government halted its enhanced entry screening for COVID-19 at airports for certain international passengers coming in to the U.S. The previous system of temperature checks and screening for COVID-19 symptoms at 15 centralized airports is being replaced with a system the Center for Disease Control (CDC) says is a…
As the pandemic continues and traveling becomes inevitable for some, airlines and customers alike have been trying to navigate the unknowns with as much precaution as possible. All major U.S. airlines have required passengers to wear masks, but not all airlines have blocked the middle seats for flights. Once the pandemic hit, most airlines showed…
Due to the ongoing pandemic, all U.S. airlines have made masks mandatory for all travelers and flight attendants. Many airports have made it mandatory to wear masks as well. Abrams Landau law is in favor of the mask policy on planes and at airports. Attorney Doug Landau agrees with Delta Airline’s decision to require masks.…
Good news for those injured at airports far from home. A new rule opens up opportunities for Virginia lawyers to present witnesses in a trial by video from distant locations. Witnesses under this new role would be allowed to testify by audiovisual links at civil trials under the rule that took effect back in March.…
In an interesting case recently reported, an airport traveler was a passenger in a hotel van traveling from Reagan National Airport to a hotel in Arlington, Virginia. No seat belts were available in the van. The van operator was allegedly reckless while driving and hit a curb or made an abrupt stop. The facts of…
Flying during the coronavirus pandemic can feel daunting and stressful, especially because there seem to be constantly changing procedures, protocols and new safety measures that vary between each airline and airport. The airport injury law team at Abrams Landau law wants to help mitigate as much anxiety and stress as possible for those who may…
As COVID-19 restrictions ease, airports and airlines are implementing new safety standards to not only limit the spread of the novel coronavirus and protect travelers, but also to give the public more peace of mind that they can safely travel again. The airport injury law team at Abrams Landau, Ltd.—located just a few miles away…
Airports, airplanes and traveling in general have changed significantly because of COVID-19 and there is an abundance of media coverage on the changes that can make it confusing and overwhelming. So, we hope to bring some clarity with direct information we received from a client of Abrams Landau who is a security personnel at Washington…
It is important to take the extra steps to sanitize and disinfect surfaces while traveling, especially during the coronavirus outbreak. At Abrams Landau law, we want you to be safe while traveling and flying, whether it’s in an airport, airplane, bus, train or car. So, here are some helpful tips on how to best disinfect…