In pre-school, we are told to look both ways and hold an adult’s hand when crossing the street. Even though as adults we may occasionally look only one way or even jaywalk, this simple advice stays with us forever preventing us from getting hit by moving objects. Recent news reports noted that “D.C traffic fatalities…
Continue readingThe removal of four out of five mental health institutions in Virginia is perceived both as a win and a loss for the disabled. The decision to close these facilities results from a settlement between the Department of Justice and the state of Virginia who was previously accused of violating the Disabilities Act. Parents are…
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In many Social Security cases, questions about the claimant’s sleep habits are asked by Herndon disability lawyer Doug Landau because they explain his clients’ reports of chronic pain, memory loss, difficulties with concentration, inability to remember simple instructions, and irritability. All of these findings impact the ability of a disabled worker to do any kind of…
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My first day was a culmination of excitement and uncertainty. Excited because I was being introduced to the world of law where adults wore fancy suits, spoke eloquently and passionately. Uncertain, because like any other high school intern, I did not know what I was getting myself into. What if the adults hated me? What…
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Some of the best Social Security lawyers from around the USA gathered in New Orleans this week to compare strategies for helping disabled individuals and their families at the American Association for Justice (“AAJ”) continuing legal education program. In addition to presentations by top lawyers on such subjects as paperless files at Administrative Law Judge…
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