A recent lawsuit filed in Richmond, Virginia serves as a reminder of the dangers faced by cyclists everyday on our roadways. In this tragic case, a young woman was riding her bicycle home from work when she was struck and killed by the driver of an SUV. According to a news report , the woman’s…
Continue readingCyclists who share the roadways with motorists naturally want some assurance that drivers are operating their vehicles in a safe manner. Part of that assurance can come in the knowledge that unsafe motorists will be held accountable for their actions. Herndon bike accident attorney Doug Landau was disturbed to read in the July issue of…
Continue readingWords probably can not express the fear felt by pedestrians, runners and cyclists out on the W&OD trail one evening in early June. A car entered the trail in the Reston area and traveled east toward Vienna for about five miles, speeding at around 50 miles per hour. It turns out the driver was drunk,…
Continue readingHere is an interesting hypothetical case which, unfortunately, sometimes really happens: You are watching a sporting event when something comes flying into the stands. It could be a puck at an ice arena, a foul ball at a baseball stadium, or even a flying bat (baseball bat, that is!). Whatever the object, let us…
Continue readingDaylight Savings time means it’s lighter later in the morning. For “early bird” exercisers, that means that you should be wearing reflective, bright colored clothing so that you can be seen. You have seen me in my orange, yellow and other brightly colored garb. I practice what I preach. I also try to wear my…
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