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Criminal Law vs. Civil Law in a Traffic Accident
If you are one of the approximately 65,000 unlucky Virginians injured in a motor vehicle accident every year, and if the other driver, or “Defendant,” involved in the accident is charged with a traffic infraction or a criminal offense, you…
Wrongful Death and the Florida Bridge Collapse
The collapse of the pedestrian bridge connecting Florida International University to the city of Sweetwater on March 15, 2017, is a tragic reminder of the unanticipated hazards we face in everyday life. Major news outlets have reported that there are…
Apple Workplace Injuries
An unusual workplace injury made the news this week with reports of injuries at the new Apple Computers headquarters. Employees are literally walking into glass walls at Apple’s new state-of-the-art campus in Cupertino, CA. Steve Jobs once called the project…
Why is Litigation so Time Consuming?
What takes so long? The process of getting a proper settlement is a complex one. Many of our clients are surprised to find how long it can take for a claim to be settled with an insurance company or presented…
Autonomous Vehicle Crash
In an interesting article in Forbes magazine, tort law expert Michael I. Krauss, from my alma mater, George Mason University, talks about some of the emerging legal issues around self-driving cars. He’s more skeptical about the safety of the new…
Driving Safety for Teens and Seniors
For anyone with teenage drivers or parents who are becoming frail with age, driving can become a worrisome venture. This week a client brought to our attention an amazingly thoughtful and in-depth NPR podcast hosted by Mindy Todd at Atlantic Public…
Can I Be Sued For Performing CPR or First Aid in an Emergency?
Knowing what to do in the face of a medical emergency could be the difference between life and death. According to the American Heart Association, “CPR, especially if performed in the first few minutes of cardiac arrest, can double or…
From Lawyer to U.S. President
Burnett & Williams’ lawyers are in good company on this Presidents’ Day: nearly 60% of all U.S. presidents were lawyers before they were elected commander in chief. Many people who seek justice and fairness and possess a desire to help…