When we go on holiday to a resort, spa, hotel, amusement park or camp, we do not expect the owners or operators to be “on a vacation” when it comes to safety. Doug Landau of ABRAMS LANDAU, Ltd. contributed hundreds of pages to the three volume PREMISES LIABILITY books published by Lexis-Nexis. Under premises liability…
Continue readingIn drunk driving/DUI/DWI cases, at ABRAMS LANDAU we can sometimes bring a claim for punitive or exemplary damages. Punitive damages are allowed by the courts in cases where the evidence supports a finding of “willful, wanton and reckless misconduct” on the part o the Defendant drunk driver or stoned vehicle operator. This is “punishment” compensation…
Continue readingFlorida state statute sections 767.01 – 16; § 705.19; § 823.041; § 823.15 outline the Sunshine State’s dog provisions, which mainly cover dangerous dog and dog bite laws. ABRAMS LANDAU multistate injury lawyer Doug Landau notes that like some other state laws, the Florida statute provides: The owner of any dog that bites any person…
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For my entire legal career, the Association of Trial Lawyers of America (“ATLA”) has had its headquarters in Georgetown. Having been a member since 1981, I was surprised to see the name of the largest trial lawyers group in the United States change its name to the “American Association for Justice” (“AAJ”) and move its…
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Shown here are Shawn Shook of ABRAMS LANDAU, Ltd., and Jimmy of “Jimmy’s Old Town Tavern” in front of the Herndon Festival Carnival. The sinking ship in the background is an inflatable slide erected as part of htese annual festivities. However, injuries and illnesses sustained on cruise ships are no laughing matter. Prosecuting cruise ship…
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