We have been fortunate at Abrams Landau to represent some truly remarkable and inspiring individuals. For the Atheletes Lawyer Doug Landau, this was such a case… The plaintiff was a student at the State College in Blacksburg, Virginia. She was walking in the pedestrian crosswalk when, without warning, the defendant slammed into her, hurling her…
Continue readingDistrict of Columbia, United States District Court Government Building – Premises Liability – Settlement Settlement: $40,000, including a reduction of a worker’s compensation lien. Judge: Royce C. Lamberth Settlement Date: 2/2007 Plaintiff’s Attorney(s): Douglas W.K. Landau, Herndon Age: 47 Sex: F Occupation: Child care director Marital Status: Married Facts: A government employee was injured in a…
Continue readingDoug Landau has been involved in a number of cases that turn on the question of whether the injured worker is an “Employee” or an “Independent Contractor.” Sometimes this question is not as easy as it sounds. At ABRAMS LANDAU, Ltd., we have researched this question on behalf of clients from all over the world.…
Continue readingAn ABRAMS LANDAU client who was partially disabled after back surgery relocated to California from Maryland. She then had a brain aneurysm which rendered her totally disabled. When the Insurance Company tried to cut off her benefits, the Workers Compensation Commission ruled in favor of the employee. The Commission found that as she was disabled…
Continue readingHerndon lawyer, Doug Landau launches Personal Injury Blog. For years, Landau has been alerting clients to trends, articles of interest and even serving as a “one man clipping service.” Starting this Fall, the Landau Law Shop will take updating clients, referral sources and other professionals to a whole new level. Herndon “Super Lawyer” Doug Landau will post…
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