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Athlete’s Injury Law

Investigation of injured athletes' cases

June 3, 2008
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Just as careful preparation can help every athlete on race day, proper post-accident investigation can assist the chances of a successful claim in a court of law. Brain injury lawyer Lauren Holtzman, shown here in the ABRAMS LANDAU conference room, recently explained to an injured triathlete why it is so important to get early documentation…

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Dumb Mistakes Cost TriathlonTrialLawyer Doug Landau the race

June 2, 2008
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Looking over his “post mortem notes” after the Reston Sprint Triathlon Sunday, Doug Landau noted several key mistakes that cost him 3-5 minutes. 1. Prepare as much as possible the night before. (Landau had not secured his Nimble race wheels to his bike ahead of time, and the loose screws resulted in rubbing against the…

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Triathlon Trial Lawyer Doug Landau a volunteer for Reston Interfaith

May 31, 2008
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Trial lawyer triathlete Landau will be a volunteer at the Reston Sprint Triathlon. He won his age group with a top-10 finish last year, en route to becoming an Virginia Triathlon Series Age Group Winner and competing in the SouthEastern Olympic Distance Triathlon Invitational Championship. The second annual Reston Sprint Triathlon will be held in…

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How does Diffuse Axonal Injury occur ?

May 30, 2008
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What has happened is that rotational and other movements of the brain during trauma has resulted in injury to numerous axons in both cerebrum and brain stem. Brain injury trial attorney Doug Landau explains that this can happen as the result of a sharp, fast back-and-forth movement of the skull, or a rapid twisting of…

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WHAT IS "DIFFUSE AXONAL INJURY" ?

May 29, 2008
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This important concept explains both short and long term neurologic deficits in patients whose trauma did not produce either contusions, hemorrhages or lacerations sufficient to account for the deficits. Frequently, the latter lesions are minimal but the deficit is severe. Sometimes, notes Herndon Reston brain injury lawyer Doug Landau, there is a minimal laceration (cut)…

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When to see a Doctor for Low Back Pain

May 28, 2008
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The American College of Physicians (“ACP”) recommends that you see a doctor IF: 1. Pain runs down the leg below the knee 2. The leg, foot, groin or rectal area feels numb 3. Fever, nausea or vomiting, stomachache, weakness, or sweating occurs 4. Bowel or bladder control is lost 5. Pain was caused by an…

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Triathlon Trial Lawyer Doug Landau looks at LOW BACK PAIN

May 27, 2008
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Many people have low back pain at some time in their lives. It can become chronic, meaning that it comes and goes over months to years. In the “ANNALS OF INTERNAL MEDICINE” it is suggested that IF YOU HAVE LOW BACK PAIN: *Do not lift heavy things or do strenuous work *Try to keep doing…

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Secondary Effects of Brain Injury and Head Trauma

May 15, 2008
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In the previous posting, brain injury lawyer Doug Landau listed Direct Effects of head trauma and brain injuries. In addition to those sometimes permanently disabling effects of an impact or blow involving the skull and brain, the Herndon Reston trial attorney notes that there are “Secondary Effect” which can also be quite devastating to the…

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Direct and Secondary Effects of head trauma and brain injuries

May 14, 2008
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Traumatic lesions, whether they are the product of closed or penetrating injuries, and whether they are coup or contra-coup, may be said to have direct effects, and secondary effects. Brain injury lawyer Doug Landau notes that it is important to have an experienced specialist examine and test for the subtle effects of a closed head…

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The Brain Can Move Independently of the Skull

May 13, 2008
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When the head is struck, it often moves until it is abruptly brought to a stop against a solid object. At this moment, the brain continues moving for a brief instant until it hits the bony prominences inside the now stationary skull. The skull does not give with this impact. The brain does. This is…

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Doug Landau

In his personal and professional life, Doug Landau is a pacesetter. He began practicing law in 1985 and opened his first firm in 1989 in Old Town Alexandria, Va. With excellence and professionalism, he has developed a solid track record in personal injury law.

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Located in Herndon, Va., Abrams Landau Ltd., concentrates on several specific areas of personal injury law, including Social Security Disability, workers compensation, and other on-the-job injuries. Abrams Landau Ltd., has been representing clients up and down the East Coast since 2000.
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