As Venus Williams has moved through the brackets at the U.S. Open this week, her involvement in a fatal car crash in June still hangs over her head. The crash, which killed a former tennis pro, Jerome Barson, and injured his…
As students from Leesburg to Petersburg return to school, one frequently asked question is, “why don’t school buses have seatbelts?” According to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration, school buses are the safest way to get to school. They are…
When researchers at Boston University's Medical School released their latest findings on Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) in NFL players last month, we weren't surprised. In our work advocating for victims of car accidents, truck accidents, and other lesser impact accidents, we…
We’re excited to share our new cell phone pocket wallets with our red ampersand logo. For Burnett & Williams, this logo is a symbol of our commitment to providing excellent legal care to our clients and of our commitment to…
Old Tradition. Virginia is one of the last holdout states – along with Alabama, North Carolina, Maryland, and the District of Columbia – to adhere to the doctrine of contributory negligence. Contributory negligence is the failure to act as a…
Generally a personal injury settlement or verdict is not taxable. Personal injury settlements are usually exempted from Federal and State taxes. IRS Publication 4345 states that settlements received for personal physical injuries are not considered to be income for the…
Summer is here and school is out. Whether it’s the weather, the urge to finish off high school years with a bang, the freedom of the college years, or simply the feeling of being young and invincible, studies suggest that…
With July 4 celebrations just around the corner—and using one of our cases to illustrate the point—we remind everyone how dangerous fireworks can be, especially when combined with alcohol and jealousy. This case involved a backyard barbecue, the quintessential American…
Not all employees need a specific day that allows them to bring their dog to work. In our constant change in workplace, more companies are making bring your dog to work day an everyday thing. “According to the Society of…
NPR recently examined a study from the Journal of Pediatrics which revealed that 43% of children who died in a car crash between the years of 2010-2014 were not properly restrained. Another statistic from the study showed that 20% of children who were…