On a warm August morning, a young motorist struck not one, but two cyclists traveling in a group of three in Loudoun County, Virginia. The three experienced Reston Bicycle riders were heading West on that part of Route 50 where it narrows to only one lane in each direction. The peloton had hoped to go…
Continue readingWhy do some fish swim faster than would predicted from models ? Does the depth of the water affect its density ? How hard is it to swim in an “Endless Pool ?” Can a short swimmer ever swim as fast as a tall swimmer ? “Swim Power” vs. “Fish-like Swimming” is there a case…
Continue readingThe Childhood Brain Tumor Foundation (“CBTF”) puts out a wonderful and inspiring publication, called the Neurotransmitter. It has articles about breakthroughs in childhood cancer treatment and research. The CBTF publication also has actual case studies and success stories. Grants funded by the CBTF and Conference Sponsorships as well as fund raising events are also highlighted.…
Continue readingWhat happens after a lawsuit is filed and after discovery is completed ? In many jurisdictions, the Courts want the injured cyclist and the Defendant drivers to settle their personal injury cases before trial. In an effort to promote fair, timely resolution of brain injury and head trauma bike crash cases, the Courts will refer…
Continue readingTriathlon Trial Lawyer Doug Landau successfully mediated this college professor’s bike crash case in North Carolina. In prior posts, the facts of this bicycle accident and the cyclist’s injuries were described. Bicycle crash victims and other plaintiffs in negligence cases find that mediation can result in a fair result without the time and money expenditures…
Continue readingIII. Damages The cyclist sustained multiple injuries. The bike-riding professor also had a loss of consciousness when struck by the defendant who was traveling 45 m.p.h. or more. This crash caused the following problems for the injured bicycle rider: a. Post-concussive syndrome and closed head injury; b. Posterior neck pain and a central herniated cervical…
Continue readingBefore a Court will allow a jury to decide on the amount of damages to award an injured bike crash victim, there must be evidence of “liability.” Liability is often called “fault” or “negligence.” Once there is proof of “fault” by the Defendant Driver, then the injured cyclist’s trial lawyer is allowed to present the…
Continue readingI. Facts of the North Carolina Bicycle Tour Bike Crash Abrams Landau client, a professor at a local community college in Virginia, was on the 13th day of a bicycle tour from Maine to Florida. This was his “dream vacation.” This ultra-fit middle-aged cyclist had worked for many years in order to earn the Sabbatical…
Continue readingWho doesn’t like free medical advice ? In an effort to continue to keep clients and co-counsel up to date on the latest developments in medicine AND the law, Triathlon Trial Lawyer Doug Landau wants you to know that the INOVA Hospital System is sponsoring another FREE seminar for the public this month. Herndon lawyer…
Continue readingI want to thank my good friend Michael Hamberger DC Running Coach for linking to our website. The “DC Running Coach” literally “ran into” the Triathlon Trial Lawyer at a DCRRC “bureaucratic runaround” at the FDR Memorial. Hamburger, a nationally ranked duathlete, had ridden into the District and was hurrying to make the start of…
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