Even though the Federal government is shut down, and there is a shortage of air traffic controllers; cancellation and delays for many flights out of Washington Dulles International Airport (“IAD”), a claim for physical injuries can still be brought during the government shut down. Dulles Airport injury lawyer Doug Landau notes that there is insurance…
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There are several factors to look for when selecting a lawyer for your Wasington Dulles International Airport injury case. 1…One of the first things you should look for is whether or not the lawyer has previously tried cases for passengers and workers injured on these enormous, wheel-based airport transportation vehicles. A lawyer who has tried…
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Last week’s crash into the Potomac River of American Airlines Flight #5342 with 60 passengers and four crew dominated the news cycle and reminded the American Public that the proximity of our military to our civilian air space can sometimes result in tragedy. Indeed, Doug Landau has long suggested that Reagan National Airport should be…
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The recent crash of American Airlines Flight #5342 that was involved in a crash with an Army helicopter took the lives of many innocent victims near Washington D.C.’s Reagan National Airport (“DCA”) reminds us of what IS and what is not unique about this popular airport. Contrary to what the current President alleged shortly after the air…
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The joke that has been going around after SouthWest Airlines’ jets were grounded due to computer malfunctions was: What’s the difference between SouthWest Air & COVID? COVID is AIRBORNE! So when you are traveling for business of pleasure, and you may be exposed to people from all over the world, you may want to bring…
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When someone rides their bike up to a track, leaps off their bicycle, tosses their helmet and starts tearing around the turf field barefoot, and then repeats the process several times, it tends to attract notice. When that same person, comes splashing out of local lakes, tearing off their wetsuit, cap and goggles, and goes…
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In a case where grandma is going with her church group on a pilgrimage to the “holy land” from the local, regional airport, to the big city international hub, and she is injured on the domestic leg OR the international part of the journey, she may have rights and remedies under an international air travel…
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Airline pilots are expected to perform a pre-flight inspection, to make sure that their aircraft is safe for the journey. If a pilot, or a member of the flight crew, is injured during preflight inspection, this may be covered by the airline’s Worker’s Compensation insurance. This means that there may be in coverage for their…
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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is the trade association for the world’s airlines, representing some 290 airlines, or 82% of total air traffic. According to the IATA’s own publication, burns and spills remain one of the most commonly reported cabin safety issues, resulting in injury and lost time from work. In the “Cabin Operations Safety Best Practices…
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At the airport injury law firm of Abrams Landau, Ltd., we are asked, “how long does the workers compensation insurance company have, after getting notice of my injury, to provide medical care?” We see many cases of insurance companies taking their time to approve an MRI, X-rays, CT scan, Physical Therapy or an office…
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