The lawyers for injured victims have frequently reported that the Medicare Secondary Payer Act is riddled with inefficiency. HR 4796, the Medicare Secondary Payer Enhancement Act would correct this problem by requiring the Center for Medicare Services (CMS) to respond to requests for their lien amount within 60 days. A “lien” is like an “IOU,”…
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In previous posts Florida and Virginia interstate highway accident lawyer Doug Landau had written about the importance of safety in and approaching roadway construction sites during this “National Work Zone Awareness Week.” At ABRAMS LANDAU, we have represented drivers who have been injured at road improvement and interstate construction sites in personal injury cases and…
Continue readingThe Maryland Senate passed House Bill 825, which for the first time raises minimum automobile insurance requirements in Maryland. The measure previously passed the House with broad bipartisan support. Based on past public statements, Governor O’Malley is expected to sign the bill into law. This vote follows a growing trend among states to increase minimum…
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3/16 Why does a car crash, slip and fall and dog bite case cost so much to take to trial ? There is one cost item that is common to truck/car crash, slip and fall and dog bite cases. Purcellville and Middleburg area injury lawyer Doug Landau points out that in each of these cases,…
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Virginia workers comp lawyer Doug Landau is often asked this question. The short answer is, “NO.” Comp insurance companies may voluntarily pay for medical care or lost wages, and it seems as though they do so for commendable reasons. However, Warrenton, Bristow and Vint Hill workers compensation lawyer Landau has seen too many cases where…
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