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 have laws that require a lawsuit for injuries caused by a defective product to be brought within so many years…
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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 Reardon, and the videographer and court reporter from Casamo Court Reporting Company before a taped deposition at the Landau…
Continue readingThe Virginia Workers Compensation Statute says the rehab personnel (as well as insurance adjusters) are entitled to “copies” of medical reports. “Copies” does not include verbal reports. It is Doug Landau’s position that they have no right to speak to the doctor, the nurses or the doctors’ staff. Yet the insurance company people try to…
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More than half of all fall-related deaths by the elderly are caused by brain injuries. .This is according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”) in a first-of-its-kind study. According to the CDC investigation, the severity of brain injuries resulting from falls may not be patently obvious, even to healthcare professionals..In other words,…
Continue readingA 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 with complex facial lacerations, extensive lacerations to his upper and lower extremities, and…
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