Hampered by back injuries, lumbar pain or degenerative disc disease, many avid bikers have left the sport because of the discomfort caused by road bikes and drop style handlebars. However, a solution may be to change the riding style by chaining the bicycle, according to bike injury lawyer Doug Landau. Taking the pressure off the…
Continue readingA good insurance company should look at the same factors that a judge or jury would look at in Court. These would include the following items: Medical expenses (Ambulance, Hospital, physical therapy, medical bills, mileage, medications, miscellaneous), past and anticipated in the future Loss of Earnings (past and future) Damage to the bicycle and other…
Continue readingWhen a New York cyclist got “doored” by a careless motorist, his arm was so badly broken, that the surgeon had to put the shattered pieces together with 2 plates, 13 screws and wire. Without any warning, the driver opened the door into the biker’s path, putting the bike commuter into the hospital for three…
Continue readingHere is the photo showing where I saw the snake during the Reston century bike ride. Yesterday I posted a “close up” of this deadly W&OD Trail user. Because I want all cyclists to return home safely, I looked about for information on how best to protect yourself. Here are some tips from the “Bicycling…
Continue readingThe 3rd Annual Bolt for Babies 5K running race benefitting the March of Dimes was held today at Marymount’s Arlington Campus. The March of Dimes is the champion for ALL babies and continues to make strides in the fight against premature birth! The March of Dimes also has such fund-raising events as “Bikers for Babies”…
Continue readingHow biker friendly are the streets ? In Washington, bikers have found the city streets of Seattle to be more dangerous than friendly. Six bicyclists have filed a lawsuit against the city of Seattle over safety hazards concerning the South Lake Union Streetcar tracks. All six of the plaintiffs have suffered serious injuries as a…
Continue readingThe 28th Annual Reston Century took place today, starting and finishing at the Reston Town Center Pavilion. Over 1,200 bicycle riders enjoyed the excellent weather, Virginia’s rolling hills, snow cones, lunch and a great t-shirt this year. Herndon sports injury lawyer Doug Landau also managed to eat a half dozen peanut butter & jelly sandwiches…
Continue readingIn a word, “yes.” Not including my own crashes while commuting, racing or just riding, I recently caused another rider to fall. While riding with the Reston Bike Club, I got carried away talking to a new acquaintance. I caused another rider to go off the the lip of the road – there was no…
Continue readingWhile sports injury lawyer Doug Landau is frequently contacted to help an injured runner or biker, even in cases where the driver or other party is at fault, if there is no coverage or ability to pay for the harms caused, then it may not be a wise move to go forward with a claim.…
Continue readingAs a Sprint Triathlon and Aquathon All American, as well as an Olympic Distance Honorable Mention award winner, Herndon multisport athlete and attorney Doug Landau feels that it is important to support the national governing body and the people who volunteer their time so that races can be conducted safely. Over the years, Lawyer Landau…
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