We recently read an article published on the American Association for Justice website about an interesting case in the state of Washington. The details are as follows: A man purchased a fully assembled bike at a store. A few weeks later he took his first ride. As he was pedaling downhill, the bike stopped suddenly…
Continue readingIf you have been in a bike crash or struck by a car while walking in a crosswalk or by a truck while running along the road, be sensible about your situation. Short term “heroics” or machismo can lead to long-term suffering. If you’re down, lie still until you or a qualified person can make…
Continue readingThe VASA ride, sponsored by the Swedish Embassy was well attended by athletes young and old, new and experienced. Several neighbors of the Landau Law Shop complete the rides of varying distances, and some triathletes did over 50 miles ! TheAthletesLawyer Doug Landau had visions of frostbite near the end of the journey as he…
Continue readingShown here getting ready to depart for the full distance “VASA” ride sponsored by the Washington Area Bicyclist Association (“WABA”) is Dr. Allen Delaney, M.D. of Commonwealth Orthopedics and, and with his wife (and Physical Therapist) Mary Delaney, “Rehab to Racing” multi-sport coaching services. This veteran triathlete has bicycled throughout the world, and is shown…
Continue readingDoug Landau and several other hardy cyclists braved the cold and wind to join WABA and the Embassy of Sweden in celebrating Sweden’s famed ski race and festival “Vasaloppet” by biking up into Maryland after following some of the C&O Canal West out of the Nation’s Capitol. This fun, free ride had options for riders…
Continue readingEvery so often, multisport athlete and trial lawyer Doug Landau will test himself in a track meet, like the Eastern Masters Regionals held today in Maryland by FedEx Field. There are no excuses, and the distances and times are precise. Having run at The Hotchkiss School, Boston University and the University of Miami in Florida,…
Continue readingLocal Plastic Surgery expert Dr. Byron Poindexter of the Reston, Virginia Austin-Weston Center has helped accident victims who have scarring and deformity as the result of crashes, burns and other trauma. The Center has free consultations as well as free seminars. Consider attending a free seminar on Virginia plastic surgery to learn about the latest…
Continue readingBike crashes are terrifying. Bike crashes that result in brain injury can be devastating. Triathlon Trial Lawyer Doug Landau has crashed, but luckily escaped with minor injuries compared to those suffering from brain injury and acute closed head trauma. In Virginia, 347 riders ended up in the hospital after a crash in 2004, according to…
Continue readingBike crash victims in Virginia face many obstacles when bringing a lawsuit for their injuries. The Athletes Lawyer Doug Landau notes that where the injured cyclist VOLUNTARILY UNDERTOOK A KNOWN DANGER, she may not be able to recover ANY damages in a Virginia Court. While other states COMPARE the fault of the injured bicyclist with…
Continue readingContributory negligence bars many claims brought in Virginia by injured cyclists, runners, swimmers and other athletes according to the personal injury lawyer Doug Landau. However, this outdated and harsh defense does not apply as strictly to children injured in bike crashes, recreational activities and sports accidents. The trial team at Abrams Landau, Ltd. has successfully…
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