Let us all take a moment to reflect on the sacrifices made by our men and women in uniform. Throughout American history, our armed forces have made the highest sacrifices in order to preserve the freedoms we often take for granted. Let us preserve the memory of those who have fallen striving to protect and…
Continue readingIn drunk driving/DUI/DWI cases, at ABRAMS LANDAU we can sometimes bring a claim for punitive or exemplary damages. Punitive damages are allowed by the courts in cases where the evidence supports a finding of “willful, wanton and reckless misconduct” on the part o the Defendant drunk driver or stoned vehicle operator. This is “punishment” compensation…
Continue readingHome exercise equipment and therapy aids can be paid for by the workers compensation insurance company according to Herndon Reston area injury lawyer Doug Landau of ABRAMS LANDAU, Ltd. For example, in the case of Emmett v. Food Lion, Inc., 73 OWC 166 (1994), an employee sought to hold her employer responsible for exercise equipment…
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Author John Grisham hosted a charity fundraiser in Arlington for the Legal Aid Justice Center. The event featured the story of the Immigration Resolution in Prince William County. Members of ABRAMS LANDAU and lawyers that we work with to help injured workers, their families and innocent victims of violence, prejudice and negligence attended a screening…
Continue readingFlorida state statute sections 767.01 – 16; § 705.19; § 823.041; § 823.15 outline the Sunshine State’s dog provisions, which mainly cover dangerous dog and dog bite laws. ABRAMS LANDAU multistate injury lawyer Doug Landau notes that like some other state laws, the Florida statute provides: The owner of any dog that bites any person…
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