Doug Landau, a triathlete and lawyer, draws inspiration from friends and fellow competitors at races across the country. Two triathletes in his age division never fail to impress him with their skill and dedication. One of these athletes is Neil Semmel from Delaware, who used to produce the Piranha Sports races in Maryland and Delaware.…
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The beast is certified! The sixth running of the Salisbury Beast 5K took place on a lovely autumn morning where the temperatures reached into the 70s by late afternoon. Only in the 40s at race time, the sun was shining, there was a little breeze, and many people registered the last moment cause of ideal…
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Like some Halloween costumes, the bills and legal “IOUs” in a personal injury case can be frightening. The ABRAMS LANDAU bike crash team was able to “squeeze a round peg in a square hole” to get an injured cyclist a significant settlement, despite limited insurance coverage and over $300,000. in bills! When a client’s medical…
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What is Lids on Kids? Lids on Kids is a program developed at Abrams Landau that promotes bicycle safety and endorses brain injury prevention methods. With Loudoun County being the richest county in America, it’s so often easy to neglect the many communities within that can’t afford a bicycle for their child. Abrams Landau is…
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Recycling socks at Potomac River Running! Potomac River Running stores have locations all across Northern Virginia. As Doug and Melissa Landau are avid runners, they often find themselves at PRR supporting this local NoVa business. PRR is a family-owned business that recently passed 20 years of establishment. The company “support[s] countless races and walking/running-related charities…
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In what was a record for the ABRAMS LANDAU team, they were able to help distribute to Fairfax County schoolchildren 100 Helmets, Bikes, Lights, Bags & Safety Books in 100 Minutes!!! At Dogwood Elementary School on Glade Drive in Reston, Virginia students and their families assembled for the Dogwood Elementary Bike Swap & Rodeo on…
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Despite signing all sorts of waivers and Releases, it is still possible for an athlete injured through no fault of their own, to get reimbursed for their losses caused by an injury during competition. An ABRAMS LANDAU client was injured badly at the Ironman Musselman 70.3 race in Geneva, New York. Doug Landau had trained…
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Getting outdoors, enjoying the company of friends, and riding the Bucolic Roads of rural Virginia are all part of the attraction for the annual Warrior Ride. Melissa and Doug Landau were invited by hosting sponsor NextPoint Group’s Diane Norman. They rode almost 30 miles with friends and then enjoyed a well-deserved outdoor barbeque picnic. According…
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Always trying to be efficient, Doug Landau enjoys supporting the initiatives that benefit from Bishop’s events. #RacingToGiveBack Travis Bishop has built up a company that puts on over 200 races a year in the Northern Virginia / Washington DC Metropolitan Area. His races cater to all levels of runners, joggers, and walkers. Venues range from…
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With the advent of electric vehicles, specifically electronic bicycles and monowheels, the question may arise: If someone is hurt due to a crash with an E-Bike or Monocycle, can they hold the owner responsible or just the operator? Virginia law on negligent contributory says as follows: . Instruction No. 7.010 Negligent Entrustment. The plaintiff contends…
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