Virginia airport injury lawyer Doug Landau was selected to participate as a judge in the 44th annual William Spong Moot Court Tournament held on February 13-14, 2015 at the William & Mary Law School in Williamsburg, Virginia. Landau was one of 10 practicing attorneys and members of the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association (VTLA) asked to…
Continue readingAccording to an article in the Washington Post, the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA) paid a $2 million wrongful death settlement to the parents of 25 year old Southwest Airlines ramp agent Jared Dodson who was killed when the baggage tug he was steering was struck by a mobile lounge on the runway at Dulles…
Continue readingThe short answer is “No.” While an injured worker may not always be able to see his or her authorized treating doctor, and many “off work” or disability slips have been issued by physician’s assistants (PA), nurses, and other medical personnel, the Virginia Court of Appeals ruled just last month that a PA’s report is…
Continue readingAt the Herndon law firm Abrams Landau, Ltd., clients may have noticed several cosmetic changes. The construction in the conference room is complete, and the room now has a dark hardwood floor as well as a new conference room table. Our new chairs are on wheels in order to be more comfortable for clients who…
Continue readingWhen an elderly parent or disabled family member is traveling through the major international airports, and there is an accident resulting in injuries or a worsening of an underlying condition, who is responsible? At most airports there are people who push wheelchairs through the “sterile area” of the terminal. Sometimes, they are wearing uniforms that…
Continue readingWhen a motor vehicle crash case lawsuit is filed in court, the insurance defense lawyers for the defendant will ask the injured victim many questions, request all sorts of medical records, and then interrogate the victim. This questioning is known as a “deposition” and is done in order to find out all about the injured…
Continue readingThere are lots of injury lawyers who look great sitting behind a desk or in front of a library of books. Particularly interesting are the advertisements of lawyers standing in front of the Supreme Court, even though they may not even go to try cases in their local courts! Most people with a serious permanent…
Continue readingWe recently heard from parents whose young child was injured in the gate waiting area at Dulles International Airport in Dulles, Virginia. The parents, concerned about their child’s injury, contacted the Herndon law firm Abrams Landau to find out if they had a viable injury lawsuit against either the airlines, the airport, or the airport maintenance…
Continue readingIn March 2013, a 10 year old boy was killed at an airport in Birmingham Alabama when a multi-user flight information display fell on top of him and several family members. The sign weighed several hundred pounds and was unstable, according to a lawsuit filed by the family against the contractors working on a new…
Continue readingAirport injury cases are no different from any other premises liability cases. If you are injured at an airport, there are certain steps you should take immediately: Inform the airport management of your injury. If an incident report is filed, take a copy with you. Ask airport management to secure video tape images of the…
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