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Motorcycling the Blue Ridge Parkway
Freedom Beckons to Motorcyclists Fall is the quintessential season of Virginia, and many fresh air enthusiasts can be found motorcycling the Blue Ridge Parkway. The parkway is special because it changes in elevation and has east and west facing slopes.…
This Halloween, Be Sure to Check Your Pumpkins
Breast Cancer is most treatable when detected early. By Emily Balser - Public relations, Burnett & Williams P.C. October is the start of my favorite season, my birthday month, and most importantly Breast Cancer Awareness Month. According to the American…
Who’s at fault in a multi-car accident?
A pile-up accident usually begins with a single collision. The chain reaction that follows is chaotic and frightening. It can be a harrowing experience with serious injuries, and it is never easy to assign blame for each car crash. Who’s…
NY Limo Car Crash May Turn Into a Major Wrongful Death Case
We are deeply saddened about the devastating limousine crash in New York state that killed 20 people, including everyone inside of the limo. It was the deadliest car accident to occur in the US in more than 13 years. Federal and…
Sexual Assault and Personal Injury Law
This week while the topic of sexual assault has been front and center around the country, we’ve been acutely aware that this prominent public discussion has been liberating for some of our clients and painful for others. Over the years,…
Getting a Flu Shot is Your Civic Duty
Flu Season is Upon Us! No one wants to get the flu, but many of us aren’t fully aware that coming down with the dreaded virus might mean more than just a few weeks of misery. Last winter saw the…
Keeping Your Kids Safe on the Road: New Guidelines Show the Way
The most dangerous thing many of us do on a given day is also one of the most common things: we get into our cars and take to the road. The National Safety Council estimated that in 2017, more than…
Avoid Hurricane Injuries With Careful Preparation
With Hurricane Florence barreling toward the East Coast as an extremely dangerous Category 4 storm, the number one priority for everyone in the storm’s path should be physical safety, both for themselves and for family, friends, and neighbors. Virginia’s Governor…