The 3 steps to preventing unnecessary head injury for kids on bikes are: have a helmet; have the helmet properly fitted; and wear it ! Just like the free helmet giveaway in Herndon, fitting young bikers with helmets in...
Fido Gone Furious
October 24, 2011
Tall dogs, fuzzy dogs, dogs that fit into purses and all of them are called man’s best friend. Fortunately, that is true of most house dogs, but sometimes we are sadly reminded that dogs are animals and are not...
Pyrrhic Victory in "Oldest Age Group" for Virginia Child Safety Lawyer Landau at "Heroes" Race
October 24, 2011
Most people are happy to win awards in running races and other athletic events. But when the announcer tells everyone that your prize is for being in the “oldest age group,” the trophy loses its luster ! Even...
German biker hit by truck on rural Virginia road
October 24, 2011
Virginia bikers sent me word of a German biker struck by a truck and now on life support at Carillion hospital in Roanoke. This brought back sad memories of being called to INOVA Fairfax Hospital after my clients, who were...
When workers are injured performing tasks their employers have trained them to do, the “safety net” of workers compensation is supposed to provide for their medical care, medications and a portion of their wage...