When we go on holiday to a resort, spa, hotel, amusement park or camp, we do not expect the owners or operators to be “on a vacation” when it comes to safety. Doug Landau of ABRAMS LANDAU, Ltd. contributed hundreds of pages to the three volume PREMISES LIABILITY books published by Lexis-Nexis. Under premises liability…
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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 readingHome exercise equipment and therapy aids can be paid for by the workers compensation insurance company according to Herndon Reston area injury lawyer Doug Landau of ABRAMS LANDAU, Ltd. For example, in the case of Emmett v. Food Lion, Inc., 73 OWC 166 (1994), an employee sought to hold her employer responsible for exercise equipment…
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