If you are ever the victim of a car wreck, bike crash or trip and fall accident you will likely experience a loss of wages, have to pay medical bills, and perhaps have to make repairs to or replace your vehicle. Although some car insurance policies include medical pay, (“Medical Payments” or “MedPay” for short)…
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Bicyclists participating in the Reston Triathlon must have their helmets inspected for cracks, breaks, missing straps and other unsafe conditions. Once the biker’s helmet passes inspection, the triathlete can compete in this popular annual endurance sporting event. All of the participants have been registered for months. However, one bicyclist whose helmet failed inspection, approached registration…
Continue readingThe current edition of the Virginia Lawyer Register had a Proposed Legal Ethics Opinion (#1802) on Advising Clients on the Use of Lawful Undisclosed Recording. This proposed legal ethics opinion (LEO) addresses the ethical implications of a lawyer’s advising clients regarding the use of undisclosed recording. After looking at several examples and prior precedent, the…
Continue reading“Allow Instant Replay in Jury Trials ?” was the provocative title of an article in the Sept/Oct issue of The Florida Bar Journal. As an “out of state”member of the Florida Bar, Virginia Florida bar member Doug Landau routinely reviews the publications of the legal community of the “Sunshine State.” In this well-written article, the…
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Herndon head and facial injury lawyer Doug Landau helped write the Premises Liability books for Lexis Nexis over 25 years ago. During that time, the ABRAMS LANDAU trial lawyer has helped people severely injured by dangers and defects on property and in buildings. This includes injuries caused by slippery surfaces, defective steps, missing railings, broken…
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