First of all, what happened? Distracted walking can lead to disastrous results! In a recent bike race, the leading cyclist was taken out by a pedestrian right in front of the Finish Line. Going full speed to the finish line of a 54-mile race, racers are focused on the cheers of the crowd and giving…
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Even when a biker is injured in a crash with a car and the Defendant driver is not present to testify as to his version of what happened, the bicyclist can still lose his or her case under Virginia law. A Virginia Lawyers Weekly case report reminds W&OD Bike Path injury lawyer Doug Landau that…
Continue readingLast spring we wrote about Virginia’s ranking by the League of American Bicyclists as 16th in the nation for bike safety. Along with the ranking, the League recommended areas of improvement for the Commonwealth. In particular, three important bike safety bills were defeated during the 2013 legislative session in Virginia. Passing these bills into law…
Continue readingYesterday’s post discussed issues involving scarring, dermabrasion and plastic surgery after a bike crash and car accident. We are fortunate to have several excellent plastic surgeons in the Herndon Reston area. For Northern Virginia athletes and others looking to revise scars, explore options and reverse the aging process, there will be a FREE In-House Seminar…
Continue readingAfter a bike crash or car wreck, the road rash will have faded and the broken bones healed, but the surgical scars and skin discoloration may be permanent. However, advances in medicine and surgical technique have enabled our clients to reverse and reduce the unsightly effects of the unsafe acts of negligent drivers. Even if…
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