While many races start “in water,” there are times and courses where that is not possible. In a race this summer where very low tides resulted in a several hundred meter sprint from the show to water deep enough to swim, several competitors suffered lacerations from shells below the surface. One triathlete contacted ABRAMS LANDAU,…
How often do you see a high school sports team run a 5km together ? And how often do you see teen age athletes singing and cheering as they near the finish line after a challenging 3.1 mile run ? The James Madison High School women’s lacrosse team did just that today at the annual…
Resisting the temptation to jump in the race, Doug Landau again served as a course marshall at the Annual VTLA Fun Run. In the lead group, Delegate “Chap” Peterson and Joe Trapeni battled for first place. Mrs. Landau was also a top finisher in the race that took participants on a frigid Saturday morning around…
While football players certainly “assume the risk of harm” in their sport, such as would prevent any lawsuits, the workers comp “no fault” system may provide for medical care and partial wage replacement for those ex-footballers with head injuries, multiple concussion and traumatic brain injury. In one case, an NFL lineman, his doctor and lawyers…
The American Association for Justice (“AAJ”) Bicycle Litigation Group met today in order to discuss trends in the law, strategy for helping injured cyclists and products liability actions. Immediately following the meeting at the mid-winter meeting headquarters, the group of lawyers from all over the United States went for a bike tour with the professional…
The Annual Goblin Gallop at Fairfax Corner feature a fast field, with Masters road runners showing late season running speed in this popular race. Linda Foley, Steve Robinson and Neal Reimenschneider (shown here with Herndon injury lawyer Doug Landau). Reimenschneider was the co-director of the hugely popular Winchester Triathlon and he still puts on and…
MACCAs are a bike and run interval workout designed by Chris McCormack. Landau does them to get ready for the racing season. These are taxing “brick” workouts that help the TriathlonTriallawyer condition his leg muscles (and lungs !) for running immediately after cycling. The Coaches at Rehab to Racing recommend the following protocol for Maccas:
While I have celebrated athletes and coaches, I do not want to overlook the people who put it all together for the athletes, spectators and sponsors. The Race Directors make it all possible. Brian Crow, Tom Cook, Chandra Richardson, Steve Garver, Donna Rostant, Terry McLaughlin, and Greg Welch all do terrific jobs putting on safe,…
Apparently, the steel inside of the pedal can break, causing a serious hazard to bicyclists. Read this for more information or call your local Look Cycle Dealer to arrange for shipping and free repair. If you are injured, Abrams Landau is more than happy to help; but if we can prevent an injury, even…
Fredericksburg Virginia Radio station WFVA (1230 AM) will feature Herndon Injury Lawyer Doug Landau of ABRAMS LANDAU, Ltd. on its morning “Peoples Law School” program Monday, March 17th at 9:00 AM. The affable Triathlon Trial Lawyer will answer questions from callers as well as from the host, fellow Virginia Trial Lawyer John Harris. So, if…