Fairfax Corner is an excellent venue for weekend morning races, rides and other events. Before shoppers arrive, the central plaza in front of the movie theater and around the corner from the Potomac River Running store makes packet pick-up easy and convenient to plenty of parking. The Potomac River Running shop also has any last…
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There are some running shoe stores that are iconic and deserve a visit when visiting their town or city. Ragged Mountain Sports in Charlottesville comes to mind, as does Bill Rodgers Running Center in Boston. The store in Miami is Footworks. When Doug Landau went to the University of Miami School of Law, he trained with…
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Joggers, bikers and any other people who wear Global Positioning Services (GPS) fitness devices that track their activities are able to provide important evidence in injury cases. In cases where the unsafe Defendant causes harm, their personal fitness devices, vehicle black box and GPS can also be subpoenaed for use at trial. But what about…
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A recent e-mail and photo from a neighbor in Connecticut that he had visited with during the New Years holiday reminded attorney Doug Landau that run-ins with bears, even friendly looking ones, can be dangerous. Especially if there are cubs and a mother bear, the protective instinct can lead to unfortunate interactions with nature. While…
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The Kids’ Chance of Virginia 2nd Annual D.C. Dash 5k took place on a magnificent fall morning along the Potomac River. A sunny crisp Saturday greeted racers as they assembled at the Columbia Island Marina at the Mount Vernon Trail, just north of Reagan National Airport. This Charity race took runners north on the Mount…
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Do insurance company lawyers look on social media sites like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, etc. to find incriminating evidence to use against injured victims? You bet they do. While visiting lawyers in Georgia, attorney Doug Landau of Abrams Landau, Ltd. came across an article about a recent case where the plaintiff’s Facebook posts were introduced…
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Does working the annual Reston Bike Club Century rides rest stop in Lovettsville count as a “date?!?” Doug Landau signed himself up to help out during this popular Northern Virginia cycling event. Then, when he saw that his Keller Williams realtor wife (AKA “Melissa my Realtor”) would not have to be at an open house,…
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What to do when there are no witnesses for your accident? Well, with the advancement and accessibility of technology these days, there may still be hope! Smart fitness apps, fitness tracking devices, and more could help serve as your “personal black box,” or as a “witness” by not only providing proof of your whereabouts but…
Continue readingHelmets R Us recently recalled their Rollerblade-branded helmets used in school’s physical education programs. The helmets fail to meet the federal safety standard, posing a risk of head injury. The recalled helmets are white and “Rollerblade” is printed on the side in black. They were manufactured from September 2011 through April 2017. Model 16, SK-501N and…
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While you rarely see horseback riding on the W&OD Trail cinder path, it is still important for everyone to share the trail. Cyclists, runners, rollerbladers, walkers, jogging stroller pushers and dog walkers all need to communicate to avoid chaos and unnecessary injury. This wonderful resource enables Northern Virginians of all ages, sizes and shape to…
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