Mr. Landau traveled to Ocean City, Maryland several times for depositions, court hearings and trial for an appeal of a Maryland Workers Compensation claim. His local counsel, Brian Lee, had handled the original hearing before the comp judge, but Landau was prepared to take the case to the jury. Critical to this preparation was his…
Continue readingOur client was a 56-year-old union welder who was struck by a large, heavy pipe that slipped from a forklift-cable transport, injuring his right knee, right shoulder, back, head, and neck. This Virginia claimant also had a laceration to his head and lost consciousness. The treating doctors opined that the patient had reached maximum medical…
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 readingThat’s right, Doug Landau gave out underwear at the Trial Lawyers National Convention ! Why would he do this ? To encourage lawyers from all over the United States to send in their legal briefs, forms, memoranda, case reports and tips to help other disabled Americans. As Chairman of the ATLA Social Security and Disability…
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