Local bicycle police officers fitted the entire sixth-grade at Herndon’s Hutchison Elementary School with brand-new bicycle helmets. This was the latest stop on the “Putting Lids on Kids” program, jointly funded by the Herndon law firm Abrams Landau, Ltd. and the Virginia Trial Lawyers Foundation. This worthy program distributes free bike helmets and brain injury…
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Last fall, a student at the University of Delaware was struck by a bicyclist while attending a busy outdoor campus event. The collision caused the student to fall backwards and hit his head. The resulting head injury has left him unconscious for several months. The family has filed suit against the University of Delaware alleging the student…
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A Georgia man was left with permanent brain damage after a teenage driver crashed into his car while taking “selfies.” The injured man filed a lawsuit in April claiming that Snapchat’s “speed filter” was to blame for the September 2015 crash which has left him unable to work or take care of himself. The teen…
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The Rev3 Salute Tri sprint triathlon in Fauquier County boasted beautiful weather, friendly race staff, a safe staging area, and athletes as young as six years old! There were teams from Charlottesville, Richmond, and Northern Virginia. Prior to the Rev3 involvement, this was a Bristow Swim and Triathlon (BRATS) event. Apropos to the day before…
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Bike safety lawyer Doug Landau took note of a recent recall involving 17,300 Rocky Mountain bicycles in the U.S. The affected bikes have an issue with the front disc brakes. Having been involved in a sudden stop caused by a front wheel malfunction, Doug Landau knows how dangerous such a defect can be. Luckily for…
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A biker was injured in a motor vehicle/bicycle collision in Virginia Beach. The crash occurred when the defendant driver failed to maintain proper lookout, speed, and control of his vehicle as he was exiting a parking lot to enter the street. Plaintiff was operating a bicycle on a dedicated bike path which intersected the driveway…
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Spring is springing down in Williamsburg, Virginia, home of the College of William & Mary. And the warmer days are sure to bring the promise of more students and community members enjoying the weather and surroundings in this beautiful city. Anticipating a surge in the number of cyclists on and around the campus, W&M President…
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Athlete’s lawyer Doug Landau was delighted to see the following email in his inbox announcing an upcoming event for a cause near and dear to his heart: Dear Doug, You can make a difference in the life of a brain injury survivor by participating in The Ride of Your Life charity bike-a-thon! Participants will enjoy…
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Walking for exercise is a popular pastime. Many friends of Doug Landau, who now have knee symptoms and other aches and pains brought on by age, find walking and hiking excellent alternatives to “high impact” activities. However, a recent case points out that there are dangers even in “low impact sports” such as walking. A…
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Kona has recalled approximately 530 Kona Wo bicycles because of a fall hazard. The affected cycles are 2014 models of Kona bikes with a charcoal black frame and silver decals. The word “Wo” is on the top tube and the word “Kona” appears on the down tube and on the side of the seat. See…
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