Anyone who has seen the video of Todd Bertuzzi’s cowardly attack of Steve Moore during an NHL Hockey game knows that such conduct should not be part of any activity in which “good sportsmanship” is a part. As Moore was skating away from the Vancouver Canucks goal and Bertuzzi, Bertuzzi: (1) dropped his stick, (2)…
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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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At ABRAMS LANDAU, Ltd., we bring cases where there are permanent scars. Pictures of the scar sites are important exhibits at trial. When there is a permanent injury, the judge must consider additional legal remedies and give special jury instructions that are critically important if the victim is to get full restitution. Exhibits that illustrate…
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In Virginia, if you are found dead at your workplace, there is a presumption that it is work-related. But, if you go into a coma, or die a day or month later, then it is not presumed to be a compensable workers compensation case and the claim may be denied if someone else cannot explain…
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Having tried numerous job injury cases, Herndon injury lawyer Doug Landau is constantly asked why doesn’t OSHA do more to protect innocent workers who are injured or killed on the job. It has been nearly 40 since the Occupational Safety and Health Act was enacted to protect workers. Now, workers, organized labor and members of…
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