Lyme Disease
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), Lyme disease affects close to 25,000 people each year in the United States. In 2011, 96% of all cases were reported in 13 states in the northeast and upper Midwest, including right here in Virginia.
After the Loudoun County Lyme Disease fund raiser and educational program, Herndon Virginia lawyer Doug Landau learned about treatment options
The symptoms of Lyme disease, if left untreated, can be debilitating. Unfortunately — and catastrophically for some — detection of the disease can prove elusive, causing a delay in treatment which eventually renders an infected person disabled.
A supporter of increased public awareness about Lyme disease, Herndon Disability Lawyer Doug Landau has represented numerous clients who are unable to work because of their struggle with this pernicious disease.
Now, Virginia’s elected officials are taking up the charge to educate the public. Virginia Delegate Tom Rust is Chief Co-Patron of a bill (HB 1933) proposing to ensure that Virginia residents are adequately educated and informed of the limitations in the existing serologic tests to detect Lyme disease.
“Passage of this bill would be good news for citizens of Virginia. If it means even one person is treated for Lyme early enough to prevent the terrible effects of the disease, then it will be a success!” says Lawyer Landau. “Hats off to Delegate Rust for his efforts.”
To read more about Lyme disease and Landau’s own commitment to improved education, click here.
If you or someone you know or care for has been affected by Lyme disease leaving you unable to perform your regular duties, and there are questions as to what laws apply, email or call Abrams Landau, Ltd. at once (703-796-9555).