The Herndon Elementary School sixth grade was buzzing with excitement on a recent spring afternoon. As the students filed into the gymnasium, they were greeted by huge cardboard boxes, audiovisual presentation equipment, and members of the Town of Herndon police force. Local lawyer Doug Landau was there too. Landau — dressed not in a pinstripe…
Although an insured defendant said he did not know his homeowners policy might cover a claim for a victim’s eye injury that resulted from his 25-year-old son’s use of a paintball gun at a friend’s home, the insurance carrier need not defend the claim due to the insured’s 378-day delay in giving them notice of…
A biker was injured in a motor vehicle/bicycle collision in Virginia Beach. The crash occurred when the defendant driver failed to maintain proper lookout, speed, and control of his vehicle as he was exiting a parking lot to enter the street. Plaintiff was operating a bicycle on a dedicated bike path which intersected the driveway…
Every year Herndon lawyer Doug Landau looks forward to Bike to Work Day. And this year is no exception! Set for Friday, May 20, 2016, Bike to Work Day has grown in popularity since its inception. Landau is an avid cyclist and lives a bike-able distance from his office in Historic Herndon, Virginia. So biking…
Spring is springing down in Williamsburg, Virginia, home of the College of William & Mary. And the warmer days are sure to bring the promise of more students and community members enjoying the weather and surroundings in this beautiful city. Anticipating a surge in the number of cyclists on and around the campus, W&M President…
While attempting to merge onto Duke Street from Van Dorn Street in Alexandria, Virginia, the plaintiff was rear-ended by the defendant. Although the defendant was driving a sedan and the plaintiff was in a truck, the impact totaled the plaintiff’s vehicle. Before the collision, plaintiff was extremely active, running a few times per week, and playing basketball…
Athlete’s lawyer Doug Landau was delighted to see the following email in his inbox announcing an upcoming event for a cause near and dear to his heart: Dear Doug, You can make a difference in the life of a brain injury survivor by participating in The Ride of Your Life charity bike-a-thon! Participants will enjoy…
A police recruit who died during training at Norfolk Police Academy due to repeated blows to the head during training, does not have a tort remedy and his estate may only recover the very limited benefits available under the Workers’ Compensation Act, according to the Supreme Court of Virginia in a case reported in the…
Even when a biker is injured in a crash with a car and the Defendant driver is not present to testify as to his version of what happened, the bicyclist can still lose his or her case under Virginia law. A Virginia Lawyers Weekly case report reminds W&OD Bike Path injury lawyer Doug Landau that…
Walking for exercise is a popular pastime. Many friends of Doug Landau, who now have knee symptoms and other aches and pains brought on by age, find walking and hiking excellent alternatives to “high impact” activities. However, a recent case points out that there are dangers even in “low impact sports” such as walking. A…