Do the Insurance Companies believe in God? A client asked this question recently, as he had a serious workplace injury and has been struggling lately with blood pressure issues. This skilled car mechanic was struck in the head with a pressurized hose, which caused a concussion. While the insurance company accepted the fact that…
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Triathlon coach Elizabeth Baumgarten of SportFit Labs in Herndon was in a serious crash today at the United States Triathlon National Championships in Cleveland, Ohio. An experienced competitor, Coach Beth was caused to crash reportedly due to an unmarked speed bump out on the bike course. Competing in the Olympic distance event, Baumgarten was taken…
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If I get a smaller car, I need less insurance, right? Herndon car accident lawyer Doug Landau of Abrams Landau, Ltd. is asked all the time about car insurance coverage. These questions about coverage are better asked BEFORE a car crash. And the short answer is “no.” Large truck or small car, the amount of insurance…
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“Slugging” in the DC metro area is where commuters line up to get rides from total strangers in order to travel in the carpool or “High Occupancy Vehicle” lanes on local Interstate Highways. The riders get a free ride, the drivers save time and people get the chance to meet new people. Northern Virginia commuters…
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The corollary question Workers Comp lawyer Doug Landau is often asked is, “Am I restricted to the limited benefits of Workers Compensation?” If the employer has in place a policy of Workers Compensation Insurance, then under Virginia law you probably cannot sue them for all of your losses. You are likely restricted to the limited…
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