A thorough examination of a plaintiff’s medical records is a key component of a successful personal injury lawsuit. Lawyers for both sides — the plaintiff and the defendant — will go to great lengths to uncover all aspects of the plaintiff’s medical history that may be relevant to the case. At Abrams Landau, Ltd., we…
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In a case presided over by my friend Circuit Court Judge William Ledbetter, the Hanover County bench trial resulted in a verdict of $6,350,000 to the family of a flat bed truck driver who was struck head-on by a drunk motorist. The decedent’s truck burst into flames, however he was able to extricate himself. The…
Continue readingIf you buy a new appliance, car, computer, or really almost any household device, your new purchase comes with a warranty against product defects. But what about artificial joints? A hip? A knee? Hip and knee replacements are somewhat commonplace, yet only one joint manufacturer even offers a warranty, but only for one of…
Continue readingIt is September, and that means school is back in session. Students — particularly those enrolled in rigorous high school or college courses — may be tempted to pull an “all-nighter”, staying up all night to complete an important assignment. But at what cost? Will the student doze off in class? Fall asleep in the…
Continue readingHerndon injury lawyer Doug Landau is a champion for victims. That is why he finds this case particularly troubling. Background: In 2008, a 19-year-old University of Central Florida (UCF) football player collapsed and died after a strenuous workout. His parents filed a wrongful death suit in 2009. The case went to trial in 2011, and…
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