Following yesterday’s post on “Robotripping,” getting “high” on legal, over the counter (“OTC”) drugs, you are probably concerned and asking, “What can we do to keep our families safe ?” Today’s post looks at useful information regarding cough suppressants and cold medications that contain dextromethorphan (AKA “Dex”). According to Consumer Reports: Do not give these…
Continue readingWho would have thought that cough suppressants and cold medicines would become the new fad drugs for young abusers looking for an easy “high ?” Just because the cough syrups are sold over the counter (“OTC”) without a doctor’s prescription, it does not mean they are without risks. At the Landau Law Shop, we recommend…
Continue readingCoordinating benefits between State, Local and Federal benefits can mean significant savings to injured and disabled workers and their families. The Abrams Landau law shop was recently asked by an older lawyer who advertises himself as an injury case expert, Does anyone know whether Social Security gets an off-set for the money recovered by the…
Continue readingFor injured workers in Virginia, “marketing” is the defense that trips up many claimants’ otherwise meritorious claims every year. In many states, the injured worker must present evidence that they have taken reasonable steps to market their residual physical capacities and abilities to return to light duty work. The kinds of evidence permitted can take…
Continue readingAll too often, we see injured workers fail to make the most of the time they are off work. Disabled workers from Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia routinely believe that if they are hour on the job, they can “rest easy,” recuperate, and their jobs will be there when they are well enough…
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