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No More Waiting for the School Bus
A popular new technology tracks school bus location and has been adopted by school departments across Virginia — parents, guardians, and caregivers can simply download an app to help schooldays run a little bit more smoothly! A handy and popular…
Virginia Law: When Insurers Must Disclose Liability Policy Limits
Under current Virginia law, liability policy limits can only be revealed to a plaintiff’s attorney within limited circumstances, unless a lawsuit is filed. By Matthew E. Bass, attorney at Burnett & Williams P.C., Loudoun, Fairfax, and Northern Virginia When someone…
Save the Tailgating for the Cavaliers
Following-too-closely, aka Tailgating, is the most often cited cause of car accidents in Virginia. Here are a few tips on how to break the habit. This is the first of a series aimed at helping Virginians become (even) better drivers.…
Beware of Flying Beach Umbrellas
An unsecured umbrella can turn into a deadly projectile — but there are ways to make your trip to the beach a safe one. When most of us think about the potential dangers of a day at the beach, the…
Power, Sexual Assault, and Personal Injury
Coming forward is arguably the most difficult thing to do, but future potential victims of sexual assault are depending on the courage of current survivors, AND the determination of the justice system. We handle all kinds of difficult injury cases,…
San Francisco Bans Sales of E-Cigarettes — Will Other Cities Follow?
E-cigarettes are a national health emergency, and some municipalities are taking steps to make it harder to use them. San Francisco — home of Juul Labs, the company that is probably the most-recognized name in e-cigarettes — has just banned…
Look Out for That Foul Ball!
Fan injuries from stray baseballs are a real — and increasing — hazard at baseball parks. Baseball season is in full swing, and fans are heading out to the ballpark to catch a game or two. Enjoying this quintessential summertime…
A Few Tips for a Fun and Happy 4th All Around Virginia!
It’s the 4th of July — time to roll out your picnic blanket, slice up the watermelon, and enjoy some patriotic fireworks celebrating America’s birthday! If you live in or around Leesburg, festivities at Ida Lee Park start with a…