Believe it or not, the rights many of us take for granted, such as the right to privacy, do not exist if we are hurt on the job. In many states, the ability of insurance defense counsel to unilaterally talk to your doctors is virtually unfettered. In other words, the workers comp insurance lawyers are…
Continue readingHundreds of times I have heard injured victims say, “but the doctor told me…” only to have insurance defense counsel cut them off with “Objection ! Hearsay !” Which is usually granted by the judge, causing the witness to look around, confused, and then never get the vital testimony into evidence. An experienced trial lawyer…
Continue readingFollowing yesterday’s post on “Robotripping,” getting “high” on legal, over the counter (“OTC”) drugs, you are probably concerned and asking, “What can we do to keep our families safe ?” Today’s post looks at useful information regarding cough suppressants and cold medications that contain dextromethorphan (AKA “Dex”). According to Consumer Reports: Do not give these…
Continue readingWho would have thought that cough suppressants and cold medicines would become the new fad drugs for young abusers looking for an easy “high ?” Just because the cough syrups are sold over the counter (“OTC”) without a doctor’s prescription, it does not mean they are without risks. At the Landau Law Shop, we recommend…
Continue readingFor injured workers in Virginia, “marketing” is the defense that trips up many claimants’ otherwise meritorious claims every year. In many states, the injured worker must present evidence that they have taken reasonable steps to market their residual physical capacities and abilities to return to light duty work. The kinds of evidence permitted can take…
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