Common Carriers are such means of transportation as busses, trollies, trains and airplanes. The term “common carrier” is important because the law places a high degree of care on owners and operators of these conveyances. Doug Landau is shown after a safe trip aboard an Ecuadorean Bus. In a Negligence Personal Injury case against AMTRAK…
Continue readingWhat happens when you need to find out information for your case, but the people you are suing do not want to help ? There are several “tools” available according to Herndon Virginia injury and disability lawyer Doug Landau. These include: Subpoenas, Requests for Production, Letters, and The Freedom of Information Act An experienced trial…
Continue readingGiven the massive nature of the recent peanut butter recall there is much speculation as to whether people made ill by these products will have viable claims. Lawyers involved point out that a positive salmonella diagnosis will be the key component for these cases. Either a positive stool culture or a blood test is the…
Continue readingRecently, we received an e-mail from a client the day after his hearing with the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission in Manassas. The Deputy Commissioner has not rendered a decision yet on this very difficult case. Our aim is to get the best result for our clients given the circumstances of their case. “Just wanted…
Continue readingIf you had acne in the 90’s, you may be familiar with a drug called Accutane. While the drug had a warning label that noted it is “associated with” chronic bowel problems, the Plaintiff’s argued that Roche (the company which manufactures Accutane) did not accurately warn users of the risk of Chronic Bowel Disorder. Roch…
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