Over 25 years ago, after graduate studies in Applied Anatomy & Physiology, I worked at the Association of Trial Lawyers of America headquarters in Georgetown. At the Drug Product Liability Exchange, we researched cases involving defective and dangerous drugs and assisted lawyers from around the world with cases on behalf of injured drug users. That…
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How can you settle a Virginia Workers Compensation Claim AFTER all 500 weeks of wage loss comp have been paid? You can settle all or part of a workers compensation case. You can settle the wage loss and permanency part, which is also known as the “indemnity compensation.” You can also settle the medical benefits,…
Continue readingIn a sweeping victory for consumers, the United States Supreme Court this morning held that FDA drug regulation does not preempt common law claims for damages under state law. Diana Levine, the courageous plaintiff in this lawsuit, lost her arm after being injected with the drug Phenergan, brought suit against the drug maker, Wyeth. The…
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In motorcycle crash cases, the past medical bills and wage loss can be proven with medical records, testimony by the treating doctors, pay checks and W-2s. However, the cost of future medical care for brain injured clients is more difficult. The ourts generally require an expert witness to testify as to the needs and costs…
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While in Richmond to try a jet crash case, Doug Landau visited with friend and co-counsel David Bailey of the Environmental Law Group. Like the Herndon trial lawyer Landau, Bailey has a background in science and went to graduate school for biology. He was the ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE FUND’s Senior Attorney/Scientist and Director of Virginia Office.…
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