Burnett and Williams has served clients and Virginia communities for over 40 years. In our blog, we share articles about important issues of personal injury law and community news. We welcome comments and questions!
Support Local Virginia Food Pantries
A recent feature on urban food security in The Atlantic caught our eye, in part because of the arresting photos and in part because of a mention that even in Loudoun County, with the nation's highest per capita income, there are…
Southside Speedway Racing Season Begins
The Southside Speedway in Chesterfield County, Virginia kicks off its 2016 season tonight! For the first time, one of the cars will be featuring a Burnett & Williams logo, right on the rear bumper where the other drivers can get…
Drunk Driving and Punitive Damages in Virginia
Are Extra Damages for DUI Victims? Many of our clients come to us having been hurt by someone who was driving under the influence of alcohol. When the insurance company concedes fault and engages in negotiations to determine the appropriate…
Chesterfield County Public Schools Honored Local Businesses for Contributions to Student Achievement
Burnett & Williams was proud to be among the Richmond and Tri-cities area businesses honored last week by the Chesterfield County Public Schools for their contributions to student achievement. Jim Williams and the staff of our Midlothian office have been…
The Key to Measuring the Impact of a Permanent Injury
Many people who are injured in accidents fully recover, but many do not. In our Personal Injury Law practice in Northern Virginia and the Richmond area, we help many people whose lives are permanently affected by injuries that were caused…
Favorite Music Teacher Receives High Honor in Hopewell Virginia
HOPEWELL, VIRGINIA - We were thrilled to hear that one of the Tri-Cities most beloved citizens, longtime Hopewell High music teacher Carolyn Taylor, was honored by the Hopewell School Board during Black History Month for her lifetime of service to…
Newsworthy Verdict in Massachusetts Would Have Been a Defense Verdict in Virginia
Last week in Massachusetts, a court awarded $32 million in a case in which a 43-year-old shopper was killed inside a convenience store when an 81-year-old driver crashed through the front wall of the store at high speed. The decedent’s family sued…