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Swimming Pool Safety
Although swimming pools provide a respite from the brutal summer heat they come with significant responsibilities to their owners. Pool operation and maintenance is governed by a litany of federal, state, and local regulations. These laws are designed to keep…
Peter Burnett Shares Advice from his Experience on Getting Adequate Insurance Coverage
Clarifying the details of car insurance coverage to Virginia residents in the event of an accident. Leesburg personal injury attorney Peter Burnett has embarked on a personal mission to provide advice on adequate auto insurance to audiences in Fairfax County,…
Future Lawyers from Midlothian High School
Recently I volunteered to assist Adam Schwab, my youngest daughter’s Practical Law professor at Midlothian High School. Mr. Schwab created a simulated court trial during his practical law classes, providing his students with a memorable, hands-on learning experience. Periodically I…
Negotiating a 1.6 million Dollar Truck Accident Settlement.
Virginia Lawyers Weekly Honors Jim Williams on the Million Dollar Settlement List. Richmond resident Phyllis F. was driving home from her factory job when she was rear-ended by a tractor trailer on I-95. Phyllis suffered a severe fracture to her…
Keeping Virginia’s Roads Safe for Cyclists
When in doubt, be patient and be courteous. If it seems like every spring there are more and more cyclists on your roads, you are probably right, and you probably live in a healthy community. In many cities, suburbs, and…
Burnett & Williams Opens Richmond Virginia Office
One of Virginia’s oldest and most experienced personal injury law firms offers Richmond clients convenient access in new downtown office. Richmond, VA- 5/11/15 - Virginia personal injury law firm, Burnett & Williams, has opened offices at 6 West Broad Street…
Tracy Morgan Truck Accident Settlement
MOST PERSONAL INJURY CASES SETTLE OUT OF COURT When comedian Tracy Morgan's limo was rear-ended a year ago by a Walmart tractor trailer on the New Jersey Turnpike, one passenger was killed and several were injured. Morgan suffered a traumatic…
Should You Worry About the Airbag Explosion Recall?
Since news came this week of the largest product recall in history, it has been difficult for some to figure out who is affected, and how much we should be worrying about the risks involved. Instead of being confined to…