Just 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…
Continue readingCan you transport any kind of dog on “the friendly skies ?” Apparently not, as United Airlines adopted Continental’s ban of certain breeds of dogs. Breeds, or mixes, that have reached either 6 months of age or 20 pounds that are prohibited are: Pit Bull Terriers, American Staffordshire Terriers, Presa Canario, Perro de Presa Canario,…
Continue readingIf they meet the criteria for both state workers compensation payments and Federal Social Security Disability benefits, disabled airline workers and airport employees can qualify for both, according to Dulles area injury lawyer Doug Landau of the Herndon law firm ABRAMS LANDAU, Ltd. The Virginia state workers comp law normally requires an injury, by accident,…
Continue readingIn light of the Costa Concordia cruise ship disaster off the coast of Italy, travelers are learning that they are limited as to where they may file a lawsuit to get reimbursement for their losses. Because of the fine print on the cruise’s tickets, the injured passengers’ lawsuits must be filed in Italy. For a…
Continue readingIf an airport or airline employee is hurt on the job, they may be able to bring a negligence claim for the unsafe actions of the person who caused their injuries. “The disabled worker may have a viable workers comp claim, but the comp benefits are limited,” according to Virginia airport accident lawyer Doug Landau.…
Continue readingMisconceptions about what benefits are available to the families of airport and airline employees after a fatal accident necessitate some of the most difficult conversations Dulles area attorney Doug Landau has at the Herndon law firm ABRAMS LANDAU, Ltd.. These are the most serious cases, yet the benefits, under Virginia workers comp law, are limited.…
Continue readingAs a regular air traveler, Dulles area injury lawyer Doug Landau has had his share of lost luggage, oversold flights and complex airfares, taxes and airline “add on fees.” But good news for “frequent fliers” is on the way ! New rules from the Department of Transportation (“DOT”) went into effect last week that requires…
Continue readingLocal police cannot investigate airport injury cases that take place in “sterile areas” or the AOA because of Federal rules and regulations. Dulles area airport injury lawyer Doug Landau explains what these terms mean and why they are important to air travel accident cases. What is a “sterile area” at an airport ? Is it…
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