While visiting friends over Labor Day Weekend in West Virginia, I pulled out the dusty table tennis rackets and played ping pong for the first time in a very long time. I had learned from my parents and my grandfather,...
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While the Virginia Court system is one of the fastest in the country, and our local Federal Court has the nickname “The Rocket Docket” because of its speed, other courts and cases can take many years to resolve....
Versaladder claim – when is “too late” too late ?
August 28, 2008
A gentleman who suffered a fractured ankle (requiring surgery) when his Versaladder collapsed raised the question of “when is it too late to sue ?” The ladder was purchased approximately ten years ago. Some states...
Judge: Plaintiff Can Compel Videotaped Deposition
August 27, 2008
Clients of ABRAMS LANDAU know that Doug Landau frequently videotapes depositions, both in his office, at other offices, and even at the scene of the accident. He is shown here with noted Connecticut Trial Lawyer Robert...
Doctors do NOT have to talk to Workers Comp Rehabilitation Specialists or Adjusters in Virginia
August 27, 2008
The Virginia Workers Compensation Statute says the rehab personnel (as well as insurance adjusters) are entitled to “copies” of medical reports. “Copies” does not include verbal reports. It is Doug...