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…
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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…
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The 90th annual Salisbury Winter Sports Association Jumpfest was great fun with athletes young and old flying through the air from the top of a mountain and then miraculously landing on the ground gracefully with no equipment other than their skis (and mandatory safety helmets). A Salisbury tradition for 90 years, this all-volunteer organization puts on…
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After his success with a low-key “brick” workout on a borrowed bike in Boca Raton last month, Herndon DUathlete Doug Landau began his training for the 2016 State, Regional & National Championships in earnest at the DC Road Runners Club (“DCRRC”) Fort Hunt 10K. The venue was perfect for early season testing, since there is…
Continue readingA 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…
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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…
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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…
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Participating in a wonderful event that provides a venue for friends, family, tourists and neighbors to come together and learn side by side about diversity in our community presented an opportunity not to be missed by Doug Landau, who was in Broward County, Florida in order to give a presentation on “Drone Law” to the…
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What is covered? What vehicles are NOT covered by an insurance policy? “What the insurance companies give you in the large print, they often take away in the fine print,” notes Loudoun County accident lawyer Doug Landau. The Federal Court in Roanoke Virginia ruled that an insurance policy UM/UIM Endorsement for “motor vehicles” may cover…
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While participation in athletic activities holds some risk of tripping, falling, overexertion, and bumping into other participants, a case handled by a friend reminds sports injury lawyer Doug Landau of the importance of having professional race directors and experienced event support staff erect safe structures. Landau’s own work helping to erect a finish line in…
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