Yesterday we looked at the possible causes for the deaths of swimmers in Triathlon and other open water competition. Pre-existing cardiac conditions may be one plausible theory. One such pre-existing condition could be “Long QT syndrome.” This is an “inherited defect in heart rhythm that predisposes to syncope without warning (sudden fainting spells), dizziness, palpitations,…
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Herndon Injury Lawyer Landau Responds to Cowardly Truck Driver's Attack on DC Biker
Truck vs. Bike – Guess who loses ? The YouTube from the DC biker’s helmetcam (Caution: Profanity) resonates with many of us who have ridden on DC metro area roads, commuted by bicycle and seen inexplicable road rage, distracted driving and other dangerous maneuvers by motorists. The troubling incident was discussed on the Landau Injury…
Continue reading"Safety is First" at Reston Virginia Triathlon: Lake Audubon Swim Cancelled
Due to the torrential rains that have struck Northern Virginia, the dedicated directors of the annual Reston Triathlon have decided to eliminate the swim for only the second time in the popular multisport event’s history. The following was posted on the Reston Triathlon Association‘s web site: Swim portion of the 28th annual Reston Triathlon has…
Continue readingSPOKES magazine features "Bicycling Barrister" Landau
Spokes Magazine, the Mid-Atlantic’s biker’s best friend, sent a reporter out to interview Herndon Reston area injury lawyer Doug Landau this summer. However, rather than sit on the front port rocking chairs of the “Law Shop” and be interviewed, Landau rode with reporter Brenda Ruby in a Reston Bike Club evening ride. Afterwards, they went…
Continue readingCases, Races – See "Lawyer in Action"
Herndon injury attorney and Masters Triathlete Doug Landau was told he was “crazy” for inviting potential clients, existing clients and their friends and families to come see him “in action.” Other experienced trial lawyers attending the American Association for Justice’s National Trial Lawyers convention in New York City this summer, confessed that they would never…
Continue readingTriathlon "Trifecta" – State, Nationals AND Worlds
The “Triathlon Trifecta” for Herndon Reston injury lawyer Doug Landau is to accomplish the following: Win the Virginia Triathlon Series (“VTS”) Age Group championship again after completing at least 5 races all over the Commonwealth, Qualify for and compete at the USAT National Age Group Sprint Triathlon Championships in Burlington, Vermont, such that “All American”…
Continue readingReston Bike Riders Loudon County W&OD Crash
“Defensive Driving” is not just for motorists. Even bikers need to ride “defensively” and anticipate unsafe actions by others on the roads, paths and trails. A group of cyclists from Reston were enjoying the W&OD Trail, just past Leesburg in Loudoun County, when calamity struck. A little boy about 6 or 7 years old was…
Continue readingTeam Tri Performance Trifecta
While managing to chase down racers through the transition areas, bike course and running paths, Herndon injury lawyer Doug Landau was not able to catch three Team Tri Performance members at the Infinitive Sprint Triathlon at Broadlands today. Race Director Brian Crow once again put on a quality event, which included the Broadlands 50 meter…
Continue readingVirginia Triathlon Series staging events all over the Commonwealth
The 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 readingVirginia Trial Lawyers brave the snow, cold and rain
Today’s Virginia Trial Lawyers Association annual run was greeted with cold, rain and snow. Nevertheless, Melissa, who is ther “Chancellor of the Exchequer” for the Herndon law firm ABRAMS LANDAU, Ltd., and a dozen others braved the elements, hilly course and cross country trails to start day #3 of the annual VTLA Convention at The…
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