While the Virginia Court system is one of the fastest in the country, and our local Federal Court has the nickname “The Rocket Docket” because of its speed, other courts and cases can take many years to resolve....
Category: Negligence Cases
The Cost of Not Settling a Lawsuit
August 29, 2008
A recent NY Times article began: “Note to victims of accidents, medical malpractice, broken contracts and the like: When you sue, make a deal.” That is the clear lesson of a soon-to-be-released study of civil...
Versaladder claim – when is “too late” too late ?
August 28, 2008
A gentleman who suffered a fractured ankle (requiring surgery) when his Versaladder collapsed raised the question of “when is it too late to sue ?” The ladder was purchased approximately ten years ago. Some states...
Judge: Plaintiff Can Compel Videotaped Deposition
August 27, 2008
Clients of ABRAMS LANDAU know that Doug Landau frequently videotapes depositions, both in his office, at other offices, and even at the scene of the accident. He is shown here with noted Connecticut Trial Lawyer Robert...
Jury Awards Damages to Dog Attack Victim
August 25, 2008
A Missouri judge has ordered several defendants to pay $7.25 million to a man who suffered severe injuries when he was attacked by a group of pit bulls in 2006. In the ruling, the judge found that the plaintiff was left...