Even in Boarding School there were students whose “illnesses” and requests for “excuse slips” seemed to correspond with major exams. You may remember the classmate whose illnesses always happened to correspond to test days. There was nothing like an organic chemistry quiz to set his fever to suddenly spike his “symptoms.” Their strategy goes like…
Continue readingAt the Landau Law Shop, proving wage loss is a component of most car accident and permanent disability cases. Showing a judge or jury that our client was and may still be disabled is accomplished though the medical records and testimony of health care providers. However, proving loss of earnings in a car crash, dog…
Continue readingIn light of the last two posts on “Robotripping,” and abuse of over the counter (“OTC”), prescription and illegal drugs, the Fairfax County Times coverage as to alcohol, tobacco and illegal drug offenses in area high schools show that “traditional” avenues are still very much in use, and that parents must be vigilant and proactive.…
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…
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