Today’s Virginia Lawyers Weekly reported the case of a 12 year old who was injured at a popular race venue where the Big Lick Outback Triathlon and other races are contested. Familiar with this popular recreational lake and State Park, TriathlonTrialLawyer Doug Landau notes that operating a motor boat at high speeds around children can…
Continue readingIn this case, the Federal Administrative Law Judge (“ALJ”) found that the fact that the plaintiff’s treating doctor prescribed exercise as part of her treatment regimen indicated that she was not disabled. On appeal, the Federal District Court found that recommending to a morbidly obese individual that she try to lose weight through exercise, “is…
Continue readingThis year, the State Highway Administration and Motor Vehicle Administration are trying to make conditions safer for motorcyclists and other motorists through new programs, including an intermediate motorcyclist course. The rider courses are aimed at making bikers safer. Cyclist’s safety and education are important to Herndon Reston Virginia injury and disability lawyer Doug Landau. According…
Continue readingThe plaintiff, a 12-year-old boy, was riding his bicycle on December 27, 2006, when he was struck at the intersection of Old Nuckols Road and Nuckols Road in Henrico County by a minivan. The plaintiff was initially hospitalized at VCU Medical Center and was later transferred to Children’s Hospital in Norfolk for rehabilitation. As a…
Continue readingWhile in New York and New Jersey last week helping a dog attack victim who was recently attacked while out jogging, Sports Injury Lawyer Doug Landau was struck by how many deposition questions centered upon the client’s PRE-accident interaction with dogs. At depositions (or “Examinations Before Trial” or “EBTs” in New York), insurance defense counsel…
Continue readingWhile in Washington, D.C. for a Deposition, Triathlon Trial Lawyer Doug Landau managed to test his early season speed at the DCRRC monthly “Tidal Basin 3k.” This was the 422nd running of this low-key event in our Nation’s Capitol. With the gorgeous spring weather and buds just starting to form on the cherry trees, the…
Continue readingAs a high school wrestler and the father of an All-Prep wrestler, the recent conclusion of a paralyzed high school grappler’s personal injury case was of special interest to me and the rest of the trial team at Abrams Landau, Ltd. The Seattle Post-Intelligencer, reported that the Seattle Public Schools have agreed to pay $15…
Continue readingThe 2009 USA Masters Indoor Track & Field Championships at Prince George’s Sports and Learning Center in Landover Maryland attracted some of the world’s top masters athletes, including at least 12 Olympians and 58 reigning world record holders according to the Cool Running site. With the theme of lifetime fitness, the meet is open to…
Continue readingThere are very few things that can keep me from finishing a race I have signed up for, especially where I am an event sponsor. As a Gold Sponsor of the 2009 USA Masters Indoor Track & Field Championships in Landover, Maryland at the Prince Georges Sports & Learning Complex, I had registered for the…
Continue readingRunning through a swamp behind a client’s home may not be most lawyers’ idea of a good time, but Doug Landau of ABRAMS LANAU, Ltd. is not your typical trial lawyer. While attending the VTLA Annual Convention in Williamsburg, Virginia, the Triathlon Trial Lawyer was able to find a local race to participate in after…
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