One of the important questions Doug Landau asks every new client who fell at an airport or on the runway is, “Where exactly did you fall?” Why is this an important question? Understanding when someone falls, either before entering the terminal or after passing through the TSA checkpoint, is crucial, as it can significantly impact…
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Airport Slip & Fall: Caught on Film, But Still Can’t Win The airport terminals at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), and most other large commercial airports have surveillance video cameras recording 24/7. Many times, the airport injury team at Abrams Landau is contacted by someone who has been hurt while…
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The pilot shortage, which has been building for several years, has greatly inflated. The aviation industry and global air travel have surged in the post-pandemic era. Airlines have expanded their fleets, extended their reach range, and added new routes to capture more business. The pressure has only intensified. Understandably, airlines want to make up for…
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Permanent injuries caused during an international itinerary can result in a lawsuit filed under the Montreal Convention if the airlines refuses to reach a compromise settlement with the injured air traveler. The Montreal Convention originated from the “Convention for the Unification of Certain Rules for International Carriage by Air.” It is an international agreement that…
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When not flying to visit clients, trying cases in & out of state courts, spending time with family, or training for National and International competitions as a member of TeamUSA, Doug Landau can be found on his bike However, as important as cycling is for his health and recreation, Lawyer Landau spends a great deal…
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Having regular checkups and being proactive about your health has become critical since the outbreak of COVID. A family doctor can help prevent you and your family from encountering serious medical problems down the road. Unfortunately, many families are of the opinion that if they feel OK, there’s no need to see the doctor. Letting…
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After an injury at an airport or onboard an aircraft, tracking down witnesses quickly is critically important. Witnesses memories may fade, people may move, get married (and change their names) or they may take a job with a different company. Metropolitan Washington Airport injury lawyer Doug Landau notes, “The sooner the liability investigation begins, the…
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The Dulles International Airport (IAD) , Reagan National Airport (DCA) , and The Dulles Toll Road are all under the auspices of the Metropolitan Washington Airport Authority (MWAA), located appropriately, at 1 Aviation Circle Washington DC. However, this address, actually located at the Reagan National Airport, is physically located in Arlington, Virginia. MWAA has two…
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What happens when a passenger is injured due to a runaway beverage or food cart? These heavy metal storage units on wheels can cause serious injury if they are led to roll free down an airplane aisle. Large international jets, on transatlantic or transpacific flights, will often have several beverage or meal services. These amenities…
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We have all heard the announcements by the airline staff asking for passengers to “gate check” luggage because the flight is full. We’ve also seen people drop off strollers and other bags just before the door to enter. What happens to these articles? In many cases, either someone has to trudge up the exterior steel…
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