The American Association for Justice was the brainchild of nine plaintiffs’ attorneys involved in workers’ compensation litigation. These nine lawyers got together in 1946 with the goal of forming a national organization to help trial lawyers across the country combat new threats. The group’s nascent name was the National Association of Claimants’ Compensation Attorneys (NACCA). Soon enough, lawyers…
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. A. File the claimWhen Northern Virginia workers’ compensation (WC) attorney Doug Landau first meets with an injured worker, he reviews the goals of a potential WC case. The goals of his Herndon firm, Abrams Landau, Ltd., are as follows: . B. Perfect the claim – provide all necessary documentation . …
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What is Jake’s Law Jake’s Law is a new Maryland state law, signed by the Governor on April 14. This new law toughens the penalties for drivers who cause a serious crash while driving distracted — in particular while using a cellphone. Cellphone usage in Maryland is already limited to hands-free devices. The Law is…
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You’ve just slipped on a puddle, tripped over a mat, or skidded on a sheet of ice. Now what? If you suffered injury from your fall, you may have a legal case. Known as “slip and fall”, “negligence,” or “premises liability” cases, these types of suits can be difficult to try. Burden of Proof In…
Continue readingWhat Should You Do if You are Injured While Working Abroad? The Abrams Landau team had an interesting case in which our client was: An Australian National Skating Champion, Performing in the “High School Musical,” Working for “Disney on Ice,” (Feld Productions), which is part of the Ringling Brothers, Barnum & Bailey Circus group, out…
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