Our client was a 56-year-old union welder who was struck by a large, heavy pipe that slipped from a forklift-cable transport, injuring his right knee, right shoulder, back, head, and neck. This Virginia claimant also had a laceration to his head and lost consciousness. The treating doctors opined that the patient had reached maximum medical…
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All the drama about oil-tycoon widow and Playboy centerfold Anna Nicole Smith made clear what a mess famous people can make of things for their families and friends when they do not clean up their legal and financial affairs. Rather than go over the gory details of her messy life, what can we learn and…
Continue readingVirginia pro-business Forbes Magazine confirms what workers’ compensation claimants and their families know: Virginia is pro-business While housing and transportation issues plague Northern Virginia, the state continues to welcome businesses with open arms. This is the second year in a row that Virginia has finished in first place as the best state in the country…
Continue readingDistrict of Columbia, United States District Court Government Building – Premises Liability – Settlement Settlement: $40,000, including a reduction of a worker’s compensation lien. Judge: Royce C. Lamberth Settlement Date: 2/2007 Plaintiff’s Attorney(s): Douglas W.K. Landau, Herndon Age: 47 Sex: F Occupation: Child care director Marital Status: Married Facts: A government employee was injured in a…
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In another case, Doug Landau went to Henrico Circuit Court for the infant (a minor under the age of 18) settlement of another dog-attack case. Our now seven-year-old client was an invited guest at the defendant’s home for a Memorial Day weekend party. Within minutes of arrival, this two-year-old was attacked, pinned to the ground,…
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