Ever since his pre-law studies at the Boston University Sargent College of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences with Physical and Occupational Therapists, Herndon Reston trial lawyer Doug Landau has had enormous respect for PTs and OTs. To this day, gifted PTs and OTs have helped injured and disabled ABRAMS LANDAU clients return to work, sports and…
Continue readingReston Triathlon Trial Lawyer Doug Landau is often asked, “How are you able to train consistently and push yourself so hard so as to compete in State, Regional and National competitions ?” The harder task for the sports injury and disability lawyer is “tapering” before a major biking, running and/or swimming race. “Tapering” means reducing…
Continue readingWhile the National Duathlon Festival will feature top competitors from all over the country vying for a spot on the US World Championship Team, there were many other races offered during the weekend of racing in Richmond. Rather than watching highly paid professional athletes perform, Herndon & Reston area lawyer Doug Landau would rather watch…
Continue readingThere are TWO important parts to every Virginia case where a PLACE causes a runner’s, biker’s or walkers injuries. First, the injured party must show that there is a defective or dangerous condition on the property that caused the harm, AND Second, the property owner or operator must have had notice of the danger or…
Continue readingThe 7th Annual Kit Callahan’s Miracle Mile, 10K Run/Walk will take place at George Mason University’s main Fairfax Campus. In 2009, over 600 people came out to participate, support the Brain Injury Association and celebrate Kit Callahan’s miracle. The event is more than just races, it is an opportunity to support and celebrate the success…
Continue readingThe fatal DC bike accident we commented on yesterday has revealed additional details. The bicyclist struck and killed by a military truck Monday evening was a 68-year-old wife and reporter with the American Association for the Advancement of Science (“AAAS”). The cyclist was in a collision with the military vehicle that was positioned near the…
Continue readingOn the way home from work this evening I was saddened by the news of a biker killed just blocks from the White House. Washington, D.C. Fire and Emergency Medical personnel revealed that a female bicyclist was dead after being hit by a moving motor vehicle in downtown D.C. this afternoon. WTOP News reported that…
Continue readingPeople often ask me what I do for a living. I respond, “I collect hugs.” I am blessed to get hugs, not every day, but most weeks from clients and families that we have helped at ABRAMS LANDAU, Ltd. It is one of the highlights of my law practice. That is why I was intrigued…
Continue readingAthletes and those in the fitness industry have known for years that the morbidly obese are at greater risk for all sorts of diseases and spine disorders. But now research has found that obese people more at risk for acute upper body injury in car crashes. Scientific data demonstrates increased risk of injury in motor…
Continue reading“Can they ride outside ?” “Sure, CompuTrainer workouts are hard, but how do they translate on the road ?” and “What are ‘watts’ and why are they important for road cyclists ?” These are all valid questions Ashburn and Hamilton bike lawyer Doug Landau was asked this month. The trial lawyer triathlete had avoided injury…
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