Sunshine, a rolling course and a stiff breeze greeted runners at the annual Van Metre 8km road race today. Broadlands and Ashburn area injury lawyer Doug Landau took ran despite calf pain, as a hard “brick” workout was planned in advance of the Virginia Duathlon later this month. Seeing lots of friends and clients, Landau…
Continue readingHaving had too many “close calls” with cars, trucks and vans that do not keep a safe following or passing distance, I was hopeful that the major piece of legislation supported by cyclists in this year’s Virginia legislative session was the bill that would require motorists to allow three feet when passing bicyclists. This proposed…
Continue readingOne of the most terrifying experiences for any cyclist is being chased by a pit bull, or several pit bulls. These vicious dogs are often trained to attack and cause permanent disabling injury. We have been contacted and retained by victims who have been bitten, knocked down and even knocked unconscious by large, fast-moving dogs.…
Continue readingAlways looking to combine races when he travels for cases, seminars, speeches and family, Doug Landau has registered for the Virginia DUathlon which is being contested the same week as the Virginia Trial Lawyer Annual Convention in Williamsburg. The Herndon Reston area lawyer will forego the “Fun Run,” and serve as a volunteer for that…
Continue readingRecently 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 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 readingJust as these ancient Greek boxers sought protection for their hands from cuts, fractures and dislocations, bicycling gloves can help protect cyclists’ fingers and palms from “road rash,” lacerations and slipping off the brakes or handlebars. Triathlon Trial Lawyer Doug Landau often wears bike gloves when it is cold, humid or wet outside for safety,…
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 readingFor a quick meal on the go, Herndon trial lawyer Doug Landau, like Reston attorney Bob Nicoli, will often stop at Robeks for a healthy smoothie, wrap or salad. Since the smoothies are made to order, they are fresh and contain only those ingredients you select. After a particularly long or intense workout, or when…
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