Recently, Herndon Airport Injury Lawyer Doug Landau handled the case of a Virginia-based airline pilot who had slipped and twisted his knee while deplaning at an airport far from home. The injury seemed minor, but after several months, the pain had not improved. The pilot ended up needing surgery to repair his knee. During the…
Continue readingAirline flight attendants and pilots with long layovers may turn to “share” their locations, adventures and thoughts on their favorite forms of Social Media. Like the rest of us, they cannot resist posting the details of a wild vacation on their Facebook page, Twitter, MySpace or Blog. They tweet from the airport lounge as they…
Continue readingAirline travel safety is paramount, and while airport travelers dislike long lines at TSA inspection areas, there have been no hijackings – or resulting deaths – on American airlines since the 9/11 terrorist attacks. This begs the question: is the hassle of enhanced security measures a reasonable price to pay for safety? Herndon airport injury…
Continue readingIf you have ever been injured — in an airport accident, or under any other circumstance – then you know that getting and paying for your prescription medication can be an unwelcome hassle during a difficult time. ABRAMS LANDAU airport injury lawyer Doug Landau tells his clients about IWP, a national pharmacy service working on…
Continue readingThe Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority reports that all major airlines that serve the Washington D.C. region’s two major airports have canceled flights until further notice due to Hurricane Sandy. The airports themselves technically remain open. But the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (“MWAA”) is urging passengers not to travel to the airports until flights resume. Even…
Continue readingJust as airport workers would not think of going out on the busy Airport Operations Area (“AOA”) without their colorful vests and ear protection, so too should all cyclists and skateboarders wear their head protection. To that end, Doug Landau of the Herndon law firm ABRAMS LANDAU set a goal of giving out 365 helmets…
Continue readingWhen an airport employee is disabled due to an on the job injury and cannot return to work for twelve months or more, they may seek Federal disability benefits. The state and federal systems are not mutually exclusive according to Washington, D.C. area airport accident lawyer Doug Landau. When the airline worker later qualifies for…
Continue readingJust because a baggage tug driver, jet fuel specialist or airplane mechanic is hurt while working at an international airport in the United States does not mean that they are stuck bringing their Workers Compensation claims under the morass of the Federal Department of Labor’s system. According to Dulles International and National Airport accident lawyer…
Continue readingVictims of injuries at airports often have no idea what to expect when it is their “day in court.” Even long time airline employees and union members do not have a realistic view of what actually transpires at real workers compensation, personal injury and Social Security Disability trials. The movies and television give an inaccurate…
Continue readingABRAMS LANDAU was asked to assist an Airline Captain as the result of an accident on the tarmac. This pilot slipped on a wet ramp and fell while deplaning. An Accident Report was filled out for this injury on the Air Operations Area (“A.O.A.”), and the pilot missed only two weeks from work after seeing…
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