No one can argue the dangers of texting while driving. States all across the nation are fighting back by enforcing stricter penalties for drivers who text while behind the wheel. In Utah, thanks to an amendment to the state’s texting-while-driving law that took effect last May, it is now a felony (a crime punishable by…
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In many Social Security cases, questions about the claimant’s sleep habits are asked by Herndon disability lawyer Doug Landau because they explain his clients’ reports of chronic pain, memory loss, difficulties with concentration, inability to remember simple instructions, and irritability. All of these findings impact the ability of a disabled worker to do any kind of…
Continue readingRemember the September 2005 Oprah Book Club selection, A Million Little Pieces? Who could forget the controversy surrounding this wildly popular memoir about the life of author James Frey? After the book became a sensation, it was revealed that Frey had exaggerated some truths when writing this supposed factual memoir. A couple of years later,…
Continue readingHave you ever heard of Hepatitis C? Sometimes known as a “silent killer,” Hepatitis C infects 3.2 million Americans and leads to 15,000 deaths a year. Its victims often endure chronic liver disease and liver failure, and may ultimately require a liver transplant. Many end up with liver cancer – the fastest-growing lethal cancer in…
Continue readingYou would not think twice about letting your doctor perform a check-up on you. But, have you ever considered turning the tables and doing a little check-up on your doctor? Herndon injury lawyer Doug Landau thinks it is a good idea to verify the credentials of any physician involved in your care. In fact, the…
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