Reston Triathlon Trial Lawyer Doug Landau is often asked, “How are you able to train consistently and push yourself so hard so as to compete in State, Regional and National competitions ?” The harder task for the sports injury and disability lawyer is “tapering” before a major biking, running and/or swimming race. “Tapering” means reducing…
Continue readingEach April since 1981, the Office of Victims’ Rights has helped lead communities throughout the country in their observances of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week. Rallies, candlelight vigils, and a host of commemorative activities are held each year to promote victims’ rights and to honor crime victims and those who advocate on their behalf. Having…
Continue readingFinally, the USAT gives out some useful, safety conscious SWAG to competitors in the United States National Age Group Duathlon Championship. SWAG (“Stuff We All Get”) has reached “critical mass” in the Landau household. Loudoun, Fairfax and Prince Wiliam County Virginia sports injury lawyer Doug Landau is not allowed to bring home another t-shirt unless…
Continue readingUsually it is just the bike racers on two wheels in local duathlons, time trials, century rides, triathlons, criterium events and pelotons. However, at some bike and multipart race venues, there are very mobile medical rescue workers who ride specially equipped bicycles, just like some local police and law enforcement departments use. The bikes shown…
Continue readingNow that the warmer weather is finally here in Northern Virginia, you may see members of the ABRAMS LANDAU injury and disability trial team meeting with clients, their families and witnesses outside ! Clients can even discuss their cases on the front porch, with its rocking chairs, porch swing and “wireless computer” capability in the…
Continue readingWhile the National Duathlon Festival will feature top competitors from all over the country vying for a spot on the US World Championship Team, there were many other races offered during the weekend of racing in Richmond. Rather than watching highly paid professional athletes perform, Herndon & Reston area lawyer Doug Landau would rather watch…
Continue readingThere are TWO important parts to every Virginia case where a PLACE causes a runner’s, biker’s or walkers injuries. First, the injured party must show that there is a defective or dangerous condition on the property that caused the harm, AND Second, the property owner or operator must have had notice of the danger or…
Continue readingThe 7th Annual Kit Callahan’s Miracle Mile, 10K Run/Walk will take place at George Mason University’s main Fairfax Campus. In 2009, over 600 people came out to participate, support the Brain Injury Association and celebrate Kit Callahan’s miracle. The event is more than just races, it is an opportunity to support and celebrate the success…
Continue readingThe fatal DC bike accident we commented on yesterday has revealed additional details. The bicyclist struck and killed by a military truck Monday evening was a 68-year-old wife and reporter with the American Association for the Advancement of Science (“AAAS”). The cyclist was in a collision with the military vehicle that was positioned near the…
Continue readingOn the way home from work this evening I was saddened by the news of a biker killed just blocks from the White House. Washington, D.C. Fire and Emergency Medical personnel revealed that a female bicyclist was dead after being hit by a moving motor vehicle in downtown D.C. this afternoon. WTOP News reported that…
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