Volunteering has long been a part of Doug Landau’s contribution to the community. He has been a Soccer Coach, Rotary Club Speech and Essay Contest Judge, Red Cross Blood Donor, Fairfax Bar Association “Ask a Lawyer” Booth participant, Circuit Court Tour Guide, Chamber of Commerce Speaker, High Schools Science Fair Judge, Soccer Tournament Field Marshall,…
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While the term “going postal” has become an accepted part of the American lexicon, a far more frequent occurrence is when dangerous dogs “go postal” on mail delivery personnel. In addition to being exposed to extremes of hot, cold, sleet, hail, rain, and other weather dangers, mail carriers frequently confront dangerous animals and suffer the…
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Hey Lawyer Landau, Why am I getting notice from the court that I can get some soda? This question came through our office many times this week! “COLA” Does Not Mean Soda Many Workers’ Compensation clients of the Herndon law firm ABRAMS LANDAU, Ltd., received notification this past weekend that they are entitled to COLA.…
Continue readingWorkers’ Compensation recipients who settled their cases since 2001 have had to set aside money and/or make provisions for future medical care payments if they have also been receiving Federal Medicare benefits. In the context of an on-the-job injury or disease claim, when a workers’ comp claimant settled their claim, and the settlement included money…
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The recent outbreak of Ebola has people from all walks of life on edge. Schools in areas where children could possibly come into contact with children who had possibly come into contact with a suspected Ebola patient were closed. Health care workers and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) have been scrambling to develop protocols…
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