According to experienced airport injury lawyer Doug Landau, slip and fall cases are common at airports because of the many unique places to walk through, with constantly changing distractions and dangers. . Your attention is constantly pulled away from the ground in front of you. . One main distraction is the overhead monitor displays. Maps…
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Why does Lawyer Landau need to see my pre-injury medical records? Medical records prior to an injury are crucial evidence in personal injury cases. The defendant’s insurance company, whether it’s the airport, airline, or other party, will review these records to assess the traveler’s health condition before the alleged negligent incident, as part of the…
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Airline ground crew and airport personnel are vulnerable on the air operations area (“AOA”) because of the numerous vehicles that are maneuvering — sometimes in very tight spaces. In addition, most of these workers are wearing ear protection which limits their ability to hear danger coming from behind. With jet engines running, it is sometimes…
Continue readingThe October edition of our newsletter, the Landau Law Letter, was published earlier this month. A unique feature of our newsletter is that we publish lawyer Landau’s schedule so you can “see him in action”. This is especially helpful if you have an upcoming trial, hearing, or mediation session. A visit to your trial’s venue…
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When a construction worker is injured while working at Dulles International or Reagan National Airport, questions arise as to who can investigate, and who is ultimately responsible to pay for the losses. Who Can Investigate Airport Construction Accidents? In construction site accidents away from these airports, the local police, buildings inspector, OSHA (Occupational Safety and…
Continue readingAt most international airports, including the three major airports in the Washington DC Metro area — Baltimore Washington International Airport (“BWI”), Dulles International Airport (“IAD”), and Reagan National Airport (“WAS”) — there is a ticketing and points system for drivers on the “airport operations area” (AOA) just like on the roads and interstate highways. However,…
Continue readingThe “golden rule” — treat others as you yourself want to be treated — is not allowed in a damages trial in court. The golden rule argument would have jurors considering, for example, how much the loss of the use of an arm would mean to them. Virtually all courts have considered such arguments to…
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