Several calls for help have come from athletes injured in organized school or league play. In one case, a goalie for a high level team was kicked in the face and had his jaw broken by an opposing player. While injuries during contact sports are not unusual, what made this case different is the fact…
Continue readingWhile the Virginia Court system is one of the fastest in the country, and our local Federal Court has the nickname “The Rocket Docket” because of its speed, other courts and cases can take many years to resolve. The recent death of a University of Central Florida football player could lead to a lengthy legal…
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Triathlon Trial Lawyer Doug Landau and his sporty bride took part in a charity fundraiser in Pennsylvania in the early morning before the lectures and programs at the ATLA (hence his “old school” singlet) AAJ convention. The “Journey For Joann Triathlon” supports The Towamencin Community Wellness Foundation. The format of this multisport event was different…
Continue readingHerndon, Virginia Personal Injury, Brain Injury and Accident Attorney Doug Landau started his 2008 Multisport racing season in Richmond, Virginia at the U.S.National Duathlon Championships this month. The Herndon Reston area trial attorney brought several helmuts with him because entrants cannot participate without approved helmuts. In fact, cycling helmuts must be clipped on before a…
Continue readingSometimes being a “Super Lawyer” isn’t so super. Doug Landau has the unhappy task of advising potential clients that they cannot sue a co-worker, even for negligence, if the case comes about as the result of a work-related event. Likewise, the Herndon Trial Lawyer has also advised people that they have no worker comp claim…
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