When there is no referee, cheating is more likely to occur. And in the absence of consistent, stringent testing, with hundreds of thousands of dollars in prize money and endorsements at stake, shortcuts and unsportsmanlike conduct becomes almost a certainty. According to an article in the New York Times, American marathoner and 1972 Olympic gold…
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Herndon bike injury advocate Doug Landau was honored to attend an “invitation only” celebration of the passage of the Fairfax County Bicycle Master Plan. The event’s venue — the Wiehle-Reston East Metro Community Room at the Reston Metro Plaza, in Reston, Virginia — was perfect for this cycling celebration. The reception was planned to thank…
Continue readingLast spring, athlete’s lawyer Doug Landau raced in the Fairfax Bar Association’s “Run for Justice” dressed as “Swift Justice.” Donning a judge’s robe and clutching a gavel, Lawyer Landau enjoyed this race in which costumes are not only welcome, but encouraged. Finishing first amongst costumed participants and being among the top 10 overall, Landau is…
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Reading about his friend Robyn Wishart’s bike crash case, Herndon bike injury lawyer Doug Landau noted that Wishart said it often takes four years or more for the parties to be ready to get a court date. Wishart, one of the best lawyers for brain injuries in Canada, noted that generally, injuries must heal before…
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Matrix Fitness Varsity series strength training machines have been recalled because the handle on the machines can detach during use and hit the user with force. Ouch! Imagine being struck — and even knocked down — when the handle of the strength machine you’re using hits you! According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission recall…
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Last month two former World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) wrestlers filed suit against WWE claiming the organization subjected them to serious brain injury by forcing them to continue to wrestle despite the players suffering repeated concussions in the ring. Furthermore, they claim the WWE knew or should have known that the brutality of the sport would…
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For professional baseball player Jayson Werth of the Washington Nationals, 100 miles per hour turned out to be “werth” five days in jail. Werth was clocked at over 105 miles per hour getting onto the beltway from Route 193 in Fairfax County by an officer who followed him for over half a mile. The posted…
Continue readingSalsa Bearpaw Bicycle Forks have been recalled because they can bend or break, causing a fall hazard. The aluminum forks were sold either separately (shown left) or on Mukluk bicycles (shown above) in sizes x-small, small, medium, large, and x-large; and in colors “tequila lime” with black paint, “metallic gold”, red, and black. The forks…
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There are several reasons why it is important for multisport races to be sanctioned by USA Triathlon …all centered on providing more for the athletes who participate: 1. Delivers athlete peace-of-mind by ensuring safety standards. 2. Sanctioned races ensure a fair race; governed under standard competitive rules. 3. Sanctioned races provide insurance protection for the…
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In March of 2014, 21 innocent people were injured and four innocent people lost their lives when a drunk driver drove his car into the crowd at the South by Southwest Festival in Austin, Texas. The driver of the vehicle was trying to evade a traffic stop and now faces multiple charges of capital murder…
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