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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!

World Food Day 2015 Virginia

On World Food Day, we want to take a moment to recognize some of the groups that are working hard to alleviate hunger in the communities we serve. We all know what it is like to be hungry at times,…

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Lawsuit Abuse Awareness Week

It is never as simple as it looks. We were amused to see a report on "Lawsuit Abuse Awareness Week" in our neighboring state of West Virginia. In the report, one side argues that "greedy personal injury lawyers abuse our…

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The New Drunk Driving

We tend to think of drugs as a self-inflicted danger, but new statistics indicate that drugged drivers are an increasing danger behind the wheel.  Nearly 40% of drivers who were killed in accidents in 2013 were under the influence of…

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Reston’s Courage Wall

We like the Courage Wall that has been on interactive display throughout September at the Silver Line’s Wiehle-Reston East station next door to our Reston office. It’s an 80 foot-long chalkboard that lets passersby express their biggest dreams and ambitions…

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Words to Remember

9/11 Memorial After the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, communities everywhere pledged to “never forget” the victims. We applaud the fact that Leesburg, Virginia is among the cities that have held an annual remembrance every year since. This year’s…

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Premises Injury (Slip and Fall)

When is an accident not your fault? One of the questions we get most frequently as personal injury lawyers is “Does this injury qualify for legal action?” Especially when an accident occurs on someone else’s property -- something we call…

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8 Tips for Safe Grilling

As the summer's last big weekend for many Virginia residents approaches, it is important to keep in mind a few common-sense safety precautions. Every year grills and smokers cause thousands of fires, hundreds of injuries, dozens of deaths, and millions…

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Precious Cargo

Constant Vigilance Is the Most Important Driving Tool Many parents remember the first time they drove with their baby in the car -- the nearly paralyzing fear that any wrong move could put their child in danger. I don't think…

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