In a word, “no’ according to Herndon injury lawyer Doug Landau of ABRAMS LANDAU, Ltd. The Fairfax, Leesburg and Loudoun injury lawyer belongs to 5 state bars, so sees the difference between the various jurisdictions. In most states, a lawyer must belong to the state bar association, pay annual dues and attend a minimum number…
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A construction worker who lost his arm after sustaining an electrical shock recovered $1.97 million. In 2006, the young Florida construction worker was guiding a concrete beam that was being carried by a crane. The crane’s cable came in contact with a power line and then he was shocked. His right, dominant arm had to…
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Let us all take a moment to reflect on the sacrifices made by our men and women in uniform. Throughout American history, our armed forces have made the highest sacrifices in order to preserve the freedoms we often take for granted. Let us preserve the memory of those who have fallen striving to protect and…
Continue readingIn drunk driving/DUI/DWI cases, at ABRAMS LANDAU we can sometimes bring a claim for punitive or exemplary damages. Punitive damages are allowed by the courts in cases where the evidence supports a finding of “willful, wanton and reckless misconduct” on the part o the Defendant drunk driver or stoned vehicle operator. This is “punishment” compensation…
Continue readingIn one of my early air travel injury cases, I successfully represented a gentleman who survived an airplane crash. Taking an international flight from an African airport, the large commercial jet in which he was a passenger flew into a flock of large birds, which jammed the jet’s engines, causing a crash. My client spent…
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