While the term “going postal” has become an accepted part of the American lexicon, a far more frequent occurrence is when dangerous dogs “go postal” on mail delivery personnel. In addition to being exposed to extremes of hot, cold, sleet, hail, rain, and other weather dangers, mail carriers frequently confront dangerous animals and suffer the…
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Hey Lawyer Landau, Why am I getting notice from the court that I can get some soda? This question came through our office many times this week! “COLA” Does Not Mean Soda Many Workers’ Compensation clients of the Herndon law firm ABRAMS LANDAU, Ltd., received notification this past weekend that they are entitled to COLA.…
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The recent outbreak of Ebola has people from all walks of life on edge. Schools in areas where children could possibly come into contact with children who had possibly come into contact with a suspected Ebola patient were closed. Health care workers and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) have been scrambling to develop protocols…
Continue readingThe swing shown in the photos to the left is called the “GUNGGUNG” child swing, sold at IKEA. Last month, IKEA recalled the swing because of a fall hazard. The suspension fittings in the recalled swing can break, causing a child to fall out and posing risk of serious injury. Four incidents worldwide have been…
Continue readingWhen not in court, Herndon Reston area injury lawyer Doug Landau likes to stay in shape by training for multi-sport competition. Triathlons, which consist of swimming biking and running, are his favorite type of races, however he has won awards in DUathlon (biking & running), Aquathon (swimming & running,) and AquaVelo (swimming & biking) events.…
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