Recently my bride and I were invited to try out our friend Todd Katz’s “Hammer down cross fit” training program at his home. As an athlete who likes interval training sessions and respects the incredible results of English mile champion Sebastian Coe, who mixed calisthenics with explosive movements and continuous movement, I was keen to…
Continue readingFranklin Farms bike crash lawyer Doug Landau advocates wearing bright colors when cycling, and often dons fluorescent yellow, orange and green bike gear when biking. But even the TriathlonTrialLawyer was surprised to read the news story in this month’s TRIAL magazine about a driver who was found guilty in Oregon of “Hit and run” as…
Continue readingJust because there is no Traffic Court Hearing does NOT mean that the Defendant who got the ticket at the scene of the bike crash gets off scott free, according to Herndon, Loudoun bicycle crash lawyer Doug Landau. The former prosecutor with the State’s Attorney’s Office adds that the fact that there was no hearing,…
Continue readingWRONG ! Herndon car and bike crash lawyer Doug Landau wagers that we all know someone who was issued a speeding or other traffic ticket, only to have it dismissed, reduced, or “beaten.” Just because the person who caused a crash got a ticket DOES NOT AUTOMATICALLY mean they are “guilty” in the civil personal…
Continue readingInjured athletes who have come to see Doug Landau in Court often note that he is in “constant motion” and quite “nimble” in the court room, with exhibits, computers and documents at his fingertips. Just as is the case in his race preparation, Ashburn injury lawyer Landau and his staff invest a lot of time…
Continue readingThe parents of a 7-year-old boy who died on an amusement park ride have tentatively settled their lawsuit against a New York county for $1.25 million. According to the NBC news report, the Defendant County also agreed to set up a scholarship in the boy’s name. The settlement was announced in the state Supreme Court…
Continue readingAfter surviving a double spin cycle class with Sports & Health instructor Lisa Adams, injured athletes’ lawyer Doug Landau presented her with a copy of his new book, “10 Mistakes that can derail your bike injury case.” As indoor group cycling classes are safer than outdoor biking, many of those who ride with Ms. Adams…
Continue readingTriathlonTrialLawyer Doug Landau often rides and runs on the W&OD Trail. When there is danger on or near the trail, lawyer Landau tries to warn fellow athletes so as to avoid accidents, injuries and other mishaps. The Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority (“NVRPA”) plans on having a 2 mile detour starting December 1st. The bike…
Continue readingRunning in the Ashenfelter 8K Classic, sports injury lawyer Doug Landau ran 32:30 (131 out of 1,850 finishers). This was the United States Track & Field NJ Championship Road Race. Landau has raced in 4 National Championship (USAT Duathlon, RRCA Hour Track Run, USAT&F Indoor and Cross Country) races in 2009. The Ashenfelter race is…
Continue readingIn his effort to share his new book with coaches and athletes throughout the East Coast, Herndon Virginia injury lawyer Doug Landau gave a copy of his book, “10 Mistakes that can derail your bike injury case” to the Brown University Defense Coach Neal McGrath. In fairness, McGrath has been a friend of Landau’s since…
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