While Herndon disability lawyer Doug Landau tells people that he “collects hugs” for a living, our clients’ gratitude is something that really makes us enjoy what we do. The delays and difficulties encountered when helping families with Social Security Disability cases can sometimes make us want to pull our hair out. However, when we get…
Continue readingMaryland’s Cell Phone Law that took effect October 1st. Like the texting law, there are stiff penalties for violating this new legislation. As discussed in yesterday’s post, drivers using cell phones must do so with hands free devices. The law was intended to increase safety
Continue readingMaryland driving safety law takes effect – Hands Free OR ELSE ! The new law is in effect. Drivers using cell phones must do so with hands free devices. The law’s intent is to increase safety on the roads and decrease the number of crashes and fatal accidents on Maryland highways. 1. What is Maryland’s…
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NOT some “bean counter,” corporate administrator or insurance company representative. When it comes to patient safety, I agree with American Medical Association President-Elect Peter Carmel, M.D., Dr. Carmel is a professor and chief of neurological surgery (adult and pediatric) at UMDNJ. He is also an internationally recognized expert in pediatric neurosurgery, who previously held the…
Continue readingWhile many states do not require that the injured car crash, slip and fall or dog bite victim place a specific amount in their lawsuit papers, because they recognize that injuries, treatment, lost time from work and eventual permanency may be months and years away, Virginia requires a sum certain. The “amount sued for” is…
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