Needing one more race to have the mandatory minimum number to qualify for the Virginia Triathlon Series (“VTS”) age group awards, Doug Landau had his heel taped up and travelled down to Boxley Cove in Bumpass, Virginia for the final event of the season. The Giant Acorn Sprint Triathlon was held on a cold, rainy…
Continue readingIn one of the last events of the Virginia Triathlon Series (“VTS”), Herndon bike safety lawyer Doug Landau again finished on the podium today despite an injured heel and no run training in over a fortnight. Ice, anti- inflammatories and elevation since first symptoms appeared after the Reston Triathlon (and acute pain at the Richmond…
Continue readingIn response to the devastating earthquake that struck Haiti in 2010, Potomac River Running organized the Run for Haiti 5K and Fun Run. With the support of the community, Potomac River Running was able to donate all proceeds to the Red Cross to support the thousands needing medical treatment and basic supplies. Today, Haiti has…
Continue readingWhen Herndon Virginia lawyer Doug Landau has an early morning trial in DC, Arlington or Alexandria, how does he avoid rush hour traffic ? Clients want to know that their lawyer is going to be on time. In fact, in some cases it’s an advantage to be taken early, when other claimants, lawyers or witnesses…
Continue readingWhile able-bodied athletes like Olympian Hunter Kemper appear on Wheaties cereal boxes, Paratriathletes like Jose Rios inspire us all. Herndon Virginia lawyer and multisport athlete Doug Landau had an opportunity to speak with this engaging young hero and learn about the efforts being made by the American Paratriathlon competitors. The U.S. Olympic Committee (“USOC”) and…
Continue readingClients of the Herndon Virginia law firm ABRAMS LANDAU have sent clippings, posters and websites to the office where Triathlon Trial Lawyer Doug Landau has been photographed, quoted or spotted. It’s almost like a “Where’s Waldo ?” competition ! Recently, lawyer Landau received a copy of “Your Dry Home Quarterly, Issue 23 ” in which…
Continue readingBikers who commute to the store on two wheels may be subsidizing their counterparts who choose to drive their Hummers and large SUVs to the grocery and other shopping venues. According to Bicycle Benefits Advocate Dillon Kleptetar’s excellent piece in the Sunday Washington Post’s “Local Opinions” section, drivers at grocery stores “across the nation, drivers…
Continue readingWhile Virginia adheres to the outdated doctrine of “Assumption of the Risk” in denying restitution to many injured athletes, other states do not share the view that “one percent and you’re out.” In cases arising here in the Commonwealth, if the injured athlete was even one percent at fault for assuming the risk of harm…
Continue readingEver since the group Queen’s album, groups of nude cyclists have been making statements. This week’s news reports of some 300 nude bicyclists riding through the Peruvian capital of Lima to call attention to safety conditions and demand measures protecting cyclists caught my eye. Event organizer Octavio Zegarra says the protesters took to their bicycles…
Continue readingOn the way home from a Social Security Disability trial in Washington, D.C., Herndon Triathlon Trial Lawyer Doug Landau made a detour near the Arlington Courthouse. Lawyer Landau was not filing legal papers or visiting another injury or disability lawyer. He made a 5 minute “pit stop” in order to pick up his race packet…
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