Our Virginia law firm was contacted by a woman from Woodstock whose foot was run over by a truck. The crush injuries were severe and painful. However, when she got to the emergency room, she developed what is known as “compartment syndrome.” Compartment syndrome is the compression of nerves and blood vessels within an enclosed…
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Contacted by injured workers who have been electrified and the families of those who have been electrocuted, Warrenton and Fauquier County injury lawyer Doug Landau recently examined what constitutes a “catastrophic electrical system failure.” A catastrophic failure in electrical systems is one which causes a dangerous product failure potentially exposing the homeowner to a safety…
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After four metro drivers have been injured in train accidents since June, it appears that greater safety training is needed by DC Metro. Union officials have also called for more safety training for new and existing subway train operators. Having tried cases where the employer tries to rely on the injured workers’ signatures on a…
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Injured workers lawyer Doug Landau often represents workers and their families from other states. When these workers suffer fatal injury, their families are confronted with enormous and immediate expenses. However, the amount available under the Virginia Workers Compensation Act is limited, and does not pay all the bills related to transporting the fallen worker’s remains…
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With over 6 million people in the construction trades in the United States, it is a significant sector of our economy, However, construction is also one of the most dangerous kind of work, with over 8,000 workers killed on construction sites each year and many thousands injured and maimed for life. At ABRAMS LANDAU, Ltd.,…
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