Because Virginia Workers’ Compensation (WC) laws require some increased risk arising out of employment, when an employee twists an ankle, among the early questions that must be asked are (1) whether or not the worker was carrying anything; and (2) whether or not the surface was in any way uneven or “disturbed”. If the injured…
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Everyone at Abrams Landau, Ltd. was surprised when a large basket of treats arrived at our doorstep. When we read the card, we learned the gift was from a local Herndon insurance agent. This automobile, homeowners and property insurer wanted to express his thanks for attorney Doug Landau’s pro bono representation at the Herndon courthouse.…
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After a crash in a mall parking lot or on private property, to whom do you turn to get an official accident report? Herndon injury lawyer Doug Landau has been told by a number of clients that county, city, and state police will not investigate a client’s crash because it is on private property. Likewise,…
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While Herndon Virginia workers’ compensation lawyer Doug Landau has previously written on the Workers’ Compensation system being a “no-fault statute,” a recent case decision out of Roanoke City Circuit Court suggests there may be a strict liability component as well. In the case of Wade vs. Scott Recycling, the decision handed down on November 20,…
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“But I never get sick.” “I don’t have a family doctor. “I’ve only been in the area short time.” “I just go to whatever ‘doc-in-the box’ is closest.” Herndon-Reston area injury lawyer Doug Landau has heard all of these excuses. But, critical to proving the nature and extent of a crash client’s injuries is showing…
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