The Maryland Senate passed House Bill 825, which for the first time raises minimum automobile insurance requirements in Maryland. The measure previously passed the House with broad bipartisan support. Based on past public statements, Governor O’Malley is expected to sign the bill into law. This vote follows a growing trend among states to increase minimum…
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In an effort to reduce paperwork, the costs of copying and transporting files and join other courts in the Commonwealth, the Virginia Workers Compensation Commission (“VWCC”) is going “paperless.” Insurance companies have been able to file accident reports and other “forms” for some time, but claimants’ lawyers have been waiting for the “green light” to…
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3/18 Herndon lawyers luncheon – top local workers comp lawyers compare notes Once again, ABRAMS LANDAU, Ltd. hosted a luncheon in Herndon for top local lawyers. Attorneys from Prince William, Fairfax and Loudoun Counties as well as Alexandria, Virginia and Rockville, Maryland were in attendance at this event held at Zeferrelli Restaurant in the “downtown…
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3/16 Why does a car crash, slip and fall and dog bite case cost so much to take to trial ? There is one cost item that is common to truck/car crash, slip and fall and dog bite cases. Purcellville and Middleburg area injury lawyer Doug Landau points out that in each of these cases,…
Continue reading3/17 Police officers can get workers comp benefits and also sue negligent drivers when in pursuit of suspected criminals Police officers have dangerous jobs, and injuries in the “line of duty” are not unusual. Doug Landau has represented law enforcement officers injured in the course of their employment. Injuries from running the wrong way down…
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