Did you know that Virginia remains the only state in the region not to have a hands-free driving law? Sixteen states, including Maryland and D.C., banned handheld cellphone use while driving. The past few months have been a rollercoaster ride within Congress to attempt to make changes to this law. On February 5, 2019, the
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The traffic camera footage from a crash scene is important evidence in showing who had the right-of-way, who went through a red light, and who may not of had their turn signal on. Traffic camera footage has also enabled the legal team at Abrams Landau, Ltd. to identify unsafe drivers, hit-and-run defendants, and other responsible
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At this point following your motor vehicle accident… You should have either attended the General District Court hearing and the Court has ruled that the defendant driver is at fault for the motor vehicle accident (MVA) AND/OR the defendant driver’s auto liability insurance carrier has acknowledged the fault of their insured and you have established
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In order to successfully pursue and settle a personal injury claim, you must overcome two hurdles. The most important is liability. Without clear and compelling evidence of fault on the part of the defendant, there may be no claim for personal injury. Liability in a personal injury claim related to a motor vehicle accident can hinge on the
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After being struck from behind by a dump truck, and knocked across all the lanes of travel at the Old Ox Road and Pacific Boulevard intersection, the driver was told he needed surgery on his damaged spine. The collission took place on September 6, 2008. He sought the help of Abrams Landau, Ltd., to pursue
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