Doug Landau of Abrams Landau, Ltd. had the opportunity to meet with Nicolas Jafarieh of the Jafarieh Law Group this week. Attorney Jafarieh founded “SportsLegalForms” the nation’s first and leading provider of legal forms for sports and activity professionals, and the active individual. All of their forms are carefully drafted, reviewed and regularly updated by…
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Triathlon Trial Lawyer Doug Landau is often contacted by injured Virginians who want to bring a claim against the person who caused the accident. While the injured cyclist may have significant injuries and the motorist or trucker who caused their brain injury and disability may have a terrible driving record, the case can be dismissed…
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Bike crashes are terrifying. Bike crashes that result in brain injury can be devastating. Triathlon Trial Lawyer Doug Landau has crashed, but luckily escaped with minor injuries compared to those suffering from brain injury and acute closed head trauma. In Virginia, 347 riders ended up in the hospital after a crash in 2004, according to…
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Bike crash victims in Virginia face many obstacles when bringing a lawsuit for their injuries. The Athletes Lawyer Doug Landau notes that where the injured cyclist VOLUNTARILY UNDERTOOK A KNOWN DANGER, she may not be able to recover ANY damages in a Virginia Court. While other states COMPARE the fault of the injured bicyclist with…
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The Annual Meeting of the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association (“VTLA”) takes place at the end of March. While The Athletes Lawyers spends most of his time there at lectures, meetings, moderating programs and conferring with co-counsel, Doug Landau manages to sponsor a Tennis Tournament and participate in the “Fun Run” sponsored by his friend and…
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While Triathlon Trial Lawyer Doug Landau has written about crashes and injuries caused by motorists, there are reported cases where the injury was due to a defective bicycle, improperly designed path and even a cyclist striking another rider, not in a peoloton ! The Athletes Lawyer found this report: “Bike path crash results in lawsuit,”
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Reston Century August, 2007 The Landaus and Washington Redskins Senior Vice President, Dennis Green. This incredibly strong athlete has been known to hit heart rates north of 180 in spin classes !
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Have you ever gotten “cramps” while swimming, running or racing in a triathlon ? TheAthletesLawyer has “cramped up” in championship DUathlons and during Masters Swim practice. In Doug Landau’s continuing interest in Sports Medicine he serves as a judge at The Madeira School’s annual Science Fair. Each February, the TriathlonTrialLawyer takes part in this inspiring…
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After the injured triathlete has gotten clearance from the treating doctor, and progressed from stretching, strength training, to endurance training for the NON-INJURED leg, then progression to more challenging exercise protocols may be indicated. While Doug Landau’s free sports training advice is worth what you pay for it, he counsels the injured triathlete as follows:…
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