Not many lawyers will actually take the time to hand-deliver checks to their clients in order to expedite their receipt of settlement funds. However, Herndon Bicycle Crash Lawyer Doug Landau notes that he derives joy from seeing the smiles on clients faces when he does so. Landau notes, “especially if a client is local, it…
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While leading the Ironman 70.3 race, World Champion, Olympic Bronze Medalist and Super League superstar Vincent Luis was hit by a car. How did this happen? Making his debut at the Half Ironman distance in California this month, Luis had recovered from his pre-Olympic calf injury and seemed to be in top form. The Frenchman…
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First of all, what happened? Distracted walking can lead to disastrous results! In a recent bike race, the leading cyclist was taken out by a pedestrian right in front of the Finish Line. Going full speed to the finish line of a 54-mile race, racers are focused on the cheers of the crowd and giving…
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What are typical case costs in Worker’s Compensation claims? How are they paid? Will I be given advance notice? Does the insurance company have to pay my expenses? How about my attorneys fees? These are important questions that injured workers ask every day. While every Workers’ Compensation case is different, there are certain costs that…
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There is no requirement under Virginia law that a dog has to actually bite someone for the injured victim to bring a valid claim for their injuries against the Defendant’s Homeowner’s Insurance Company. In the Fairfax County Circuit Court case of Wilkins v. Wilkins, Herndon dog attack lawyer Doug Landau was able to help an elderly…
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In a recent bike ride up to nearby Mount Weather, Doug Landau was reminded of advice he gives his injured and disabled clients: “Pretend that the insurance company has the drones of God!” In other words, your mindset should be that as soon as the insurance company gets word of the potential claim, they could…
Continue readingEarlier this month, Massimo Motor Sports issued a recall for their Massimo Percussion Massage Gun. The lithium-ion battery system can overheat, posing a fire hazard. Massimo received three reports of fires with the massage guns that resulted in over $15,000 in property damage. No injuries have been reported. These massage guns were sold exclusively online…
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Having represented marinas and lake repair facilities, attorney Doug Landau was interested in the recent Trial magazine case report from the Richmond Circuit Court. While Landau was successful on behalf of marina clients in injury and disability claims, the defendant marine repair facility was not so fortunate in this March 20, 2020 case. The facts…
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Anyone who has ever seen attorney Doug Landau racing on his bicycle knows that he always has at least one hand on the handlebars. Unless he is about to dismount into transition, he also has both feet on the pedals. He does this for safety, control of the bike, and because he doesn’t believe in…
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In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Peloton announced a recall of out-of-warranty PR70P clip-in pedals due to risk of axle breaks. According to the Peloton website, “these pedals can break unexpectedly during use, which may result in injury.” The in-home fitness company announced the recall on its clip-in bike pedals on October…
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