Many gyms I visit in my travels require the use of collars and brackets when lifting weights. These safety devices hold the weights and plates safely in place. I have personally seen several instances of weights improperly secured fall and cause injury. According to newswire report, “the Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced a recall…
Continue readingThe Virginia Triathlon Series (VTS) has become the largest triathlon series in Virginia, and races by Set-Up Events cover much of the region, with new races recently added in Maryland and the Carolinas. Having raced in Set Up events outside Virginia, Doug Landau has seen first-hand how well organized and fun they can be. This…
Continue readingWhen an injured client explained to Doug Landau that one of the losses caused by the Defendants was weight gain because of an inability to jog or exercise the way he used to, it was apparent that this was an important element of his damages claim. The losses caused by the defendant construction company in…
Continue readingor the crazy ! This was no “April’s Fools” but real white precipitation ! With snow flakes falling in South West Virginia, the lawyers, judges and legislators who signed up to play in the Annual Norman Landau Cup at the Virginia Trial Lawyers convention had to not only contend with a challenging Homestead golf course,…
Continue readingDC, Maryland and Virginia Triathletes, Duathletes, Runners, Bikers, Swimmers and Rowers were treated to some outstanding lectures, demonstrations, clinics and competition at this past weekend’s Multisport World in North Bethesda. There were individual and team competitions in swimming relay, cross country running and indoor computrainer cycling events. Triathlon Trial Lawyer Doug Landau competed in the…
Continue readingMultisport World came to the Mid Atlantic region today. Developed in partnership with USAT Mid-Atlantic Region and held at the state-of-the-art Hanley Center for Athletic Excellence at Georgetown Prep in North Bethesda, Maryland, triathletes, duathletes, bikers, runners and swimmers were treated to a full day of activities. The local high school’s indoor track, pool and…
Continue readingThe National Football League is looking into kickoff modifications in order to help ‘deal with injury numbers’ according to news reports this week. Indicating that it was a matter of safety, along with possible suspensions for player who make illegal hits, the NFL is recommending that kickoffs be moved from the 30- to the 35-yard…
Continue readingThe Consumer Product Safety Commission (“CPSC”) in cooperation with EB Brands, of Yonkers, New York announced a voluntary recall of Resistance Stretch Tubing manufactured in China. Having used these types of exercise devices to work out at home and at the gym, sports injury lawyer Doug Landau notes that strength training equipment should be built…
Continue readingAs a customer who gets a “dividend” each year from REI, sports injury lawyer Doug Landau was impressed the the Recreational Equipment company’s voluntary recall of its Novara Fusion Bicycles. In an age when many recreational product makers and sports product suppliers deny, obfuscate and/or pass the buck, REI’s act is commendable. Landau, of the…
Continue readingWith Loudoun County police stopping Fairfax bike riders for riding two-by-two, Triathlon Trial Lawyer Doug Landau was asked to look into the laws regarding bikers riding other than in single file formation. Bicycling around Leesburg, Ashburn, Ashburton, Broadlands and Sterling is a great way to enjoy the rural parts of the Washington DC Metropolitan area.…
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