Almost every single case involving serious injury, permanent disability or significant wage loss is confronted by an insurance company lawyer demanding an “Independent Medical Examination.” The exam is usually not independent. It is not for treatment, so the “medical” part of the phrase is intellectually dishonest. And as for an “examination,” it’s often more of…
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Herndon injury lawyer Doug Landau was out of the office today, but he was not in trial, attending depositions, or traveling to see far away clients or expert witnesses. The ABRAMS LANDAU trial attorney was attending the VTLA Annual Advocacy Seminar in Fairfax. A superb line up of speakers lead to a “standing room only”…
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With so many ABRAMS LANDAU clients permanently disabled and suffering from chronic pain, Sterling and South Riding Virginia disability and injury lawyer Doug Landau frequently recommends that clients check with their treating doctors to make sure their dosages are under control. The number of overdose deaths from opioid painkillers — opium-like drugs such as morphine…
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Doug Landau explains, “having one law firm handle all of your related cases saves time, effort and money. For example, the medical records prescriptions and bills are relevant to all your injury and disability cases. Once I learn a client’s medical history, I can apply that knowledge to their car crash, dog attack, product liability…
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In a word, “no’ according to Herndon injury lawyer Doug Landau of ABRAMS LANDAU, Ltd. The Fairfax, Leesburg and Loudoun injury lawyer belongs to 5 state bars, so sees the difference between the various jurisdictions. In most states, a lawyer must belong to the state bar association, pay annual dues and attend a minimum number…
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