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On Friday, February 29th, 2008, join the DCRRC at 12:00 noon for their Quaddrenniel “Leap Year 3km.” This FREE, FUN and FAST (just under 2 miles) event presents the rare opportunity to set an age group, gender, Clydesdale or other record that cannot be broken for years !

Triathlon Trial Lawyer Doug Landau & frequent area racer Peter Plank shown at the starting area for the DCRRC Tidal Basin 3km.

That’s right, just like the monthly noontime 3km. around the Jefferson Memorial tidal basin, the DCRRC (703-241-0395 for recorded event messages) has a unique, FREE event lined up for the leap year day. Noon, Friday, February 29th, at the Roosevelt Memorial Tourmobile stop and Ohio Drive , SW (where many big D.C. races start/finish) is the place to be. This is an excellent time trial opportunity. Triathlon Trial Lawyer Doug Landau hopes to be there to see where his winter fitness is (or is not !). Some hardy souls may want to bring their bikes and ride the Hains Point Course in order to get in a “Brick Workout.” Unfortunately, the “Awakening” sculpture will not be there any more. There are, however, runners of all abilities expected for this once-in-4-year event, just as is the case for the 3rd Wednesday of the month runs, which are year round. For a map of the Tidal Basin course, go to: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=489441

Ever one for tradition, Doug Landau re-instituted his family’s tradition of attending the Millrose Games at Madison Square Garden in New York City at last years 100th anniversary.  He returned, with family members from New York and New Jersey in tow, again this year.

Doug Landau at the 101st Millrose Games, Madison Square Garden, NY

Hall of Fame Trial Lawyer Norman Landau had taken the family and friends for years to what many consider “the indoor Olympics.” Norman Landau had even competed as a high school student in front of the thousands of sports fans in a handicap race that was held at The Garden in the 1940s.  Doug Landau finds that this indoor track and field competition is almost like theater, with something for everyone. There is often a running race going on while another athlete is throwing, jumping or vaulting. In other words, just like the offices of ABRAMS LANAU, LTd., there is never a dull moment !

Can both sides of a single bike crash win jury verdicts in Virginia ?
The answer is “yes.”
With the recent verdict in a fatal bike crash case in Montgomery County, Triathlon Trial Lawyer Doug Landau points out that we can see that not only can both sides of a crash case lose, due to contributory negligence and assumption of the risk, but both sides can also win when there are negligent third parties involved.
In the Blacksburg Triathlon case, the bicyclist who died from injuries sustained in the June 2000 race won a verdict against the race sponsor and director.  More recently, the driver he smashed into won a jury verdict when she was able to show that these same Defendants were negligent.  For the complete discussion on this unusual outcome, go to  “both sides of crash win verdicts” at www.LandauInjuryLaw.com.

The recent verdict from Montgomery County, Virginia underscores what Herndon lawyer Doug Landau has been emphasizing for years: that contrary to what many injured athletes think, the amount of medical bills and lost wages are not subject to some “formula” to calculate settlement or likely verdict outcomes.

In the Blacksburg Virginia Triathlon case, a bicyclist crashed into a car when it ran the stop sign Read the rest of this entry »

The deadly accident during the 2000 Blacksburg triathlon results in a second jury verdict.

A woman has won a lawsuit against the town of Blacksburg over a deadly triathlon accident back in 2000. Gary Wayne Taylor died when his bicycle hit a car at an unpatrolled intersection. The driver of the car, Sharon Knight, sued the town of Blacksburg and the race director. A fortnight ago, a Montgomery County, Virginia jury found her in favor, awarding her $350,000. Read the rest of this entry »

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 and informative event with local doctors, scientists, engineers and other with jobs in technical and medical professions. The Abrams Landau trial lawyer encourages everyone to consider volunteering as a judge at their local high school. You will learn things you never knew before while giving support to future scientists, doctors and researchers.

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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:

If safe to do so, you can use the exercise or spin bikes to do 1-legged cycling. I do it religiously to perfect form and teach my body to cycle in “COMPLETE CIRCLES”.

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Triathlon Trial Lawyer Doug Landau is frequently asked advise injured cyclists, triathletes and other sports enthusiasts because of his background in sports medicine and experience as a USAT All American.

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First, ankle & foot fractures can be complicated. There are lots of little bones down there and they can take a long time to heal if not properly (and promptly treated). Once you are seen & treated, then you can ask if you can do upper body exercise, working on your “weak spots,” making use of the hand crank upper body ergometer, free weights, etc. There are some athletes who take the position that it is wise to work very hard during this down time (as in the “pre-season”) on these otherwise neglected body parts. Stretching is also very beneficial during “down time.” Injured Triathletes find that stretching stimulates the nerves, retards atrophy (muscle wasting) and sends signals to the brain that in essence say,

“Hey brain, don’t forget about us muscles, we’re still here, send us some nutrients and keep us limber and ready for action !” DO not stretch the injured parts until your sports medicine specialist give you the “green light.”

Look for tomorrow’s post for the rest of the Triathlon Trial Lawyer Doug Landau’s free advice for this injured triathlete…