An Indiana teen was eating at a McDonald’s restaurant in August of 2013 when he filled his cup at the drink dispenser with what he believed to be iced tea. Soon after taking a drink, the boy began to vomit and feel a burning sensation in his chest. It turns out the drink machine contained…
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Virginia trial attorney Doug Landau was honored to serve on a panel of judges at the 44th Annual William Spong, Jr. Invitational Moot Court Tournament held February 13-14 on the campus of William & Mary Law School in Williamsburg, Virginia. Each year, this tournament attracts top-ranked law schools and judges from across the nation to…
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After you are injured in an on-the-job accident, you may be told by your doctor or physical therapist that you may soon be able to go back to your job. In other words, the treating healthcare providers believe you have healed sufficiently for you to go back to your employer. However, very few physical therapists…
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If you are self-employed, only 92.35% of your earnings are subject to Social Security and Medicare taxes. So if you report $100,000 in income, you will only pay FICA (Federal Insurance Contributions Act) tax on $92,350 of it. This is referred to as the “self-employed multiplier of .9235.” The reason for the multiplier has to…
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In a case presided over by my friend Circuit Court Judge William Ledbetter, the Hanover County bench trial resulted in a verdict of $6,350,000 to the family of a flat bed truck driver who was struck head-on by a drunk motorist. The decedent’s truck burst into flames, however he was able to extricate himself. The…
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