Alaska Airlines lands in some of the most extreme weather conditions and and challenging commercial airport runways in the world. Despite the unforgiving climate and topography of some cities it serves, the airline operates with the best on-time performance in the industry for the third year in a row. 87% of Alaska Airlines flights land…
Continue readingVirginia Governor Bob McDonnell has proposed funding for only 15 of 44 vacant judgeships statewide. Fairfax, currently down four judges, is not on the list to receive any new judges. On numerous occasions, Airport Accident Attorney Doug Landau has arrived at the Fairfax Circuit Court with his clients — many of whom are injured airline…
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 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 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.…
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