The Virginia Workers Compensation Commission ruled this week that our client, a Barista who slipped and fell on wet mats her first week at work, did not refuse to have medically necessary surgery. While Doug Landau won her original claim, securing significant wage loss and medical benefits, because it had been so long before this…
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Doug Landau shown here at the hearing room where oral argument for Reviews (appeals) are heard by the Full Commission. After a workers comp claim is heard in Virginia by a Deputy Commissioner, BOTH sides have the right to ask for a “review.” A Review is an appeal to the Full Commission where 3 Commissioners…
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The Town of Herndon PARKING sign in front of our building includes the following symbols: 1. The Gavel: The Courthouse is nearby 2. The Wheelchair: Handicapp accessible parking is nearby 3. The Book: The Library (the Herndon Fortnightly Public Library) is nearby 4. The Town Hall: The new (and old) Herndon Municipal Centers are nearby.…
Continue readingSports and brain injury lawyer Doug Landau is asked how can there be a brain injury after a crash if a helmut was worn and there was no blood or skull fracture. The “TriathlonTrialLawyer” advises that this can be due to what is known as “coup/contracoup” and subdural hematoma. Contracoup Brain Injury: A specific area…
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Anyone who has seen Doug Landau teach, interact at the office or at Bar functions knows that the Herndon – Reston area trial lawyer does not stick to the somber, boring colors associated with his profession. Landau notes that while it is important to dress conservatively for Court, around the office and on the podium,…
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