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…
Make Something Amazing Out of Your Life…
The Family of Colonial Heights Resident Sends a Fond Farewell When 104 year-old Dorthy Stewart McElhaney of Colonial Heights passed away earlier this month, her daughter Glenna Kramer wanted an obituary as unique, sweet, and interesting as her mother had…
Fighting for Justice!
We've always thought of Burnett & Williams' principals as THE BEST, but we never thought we'd see them enshrined as bobbleheads! Can you identify our fearless leaders? Peter C. Burnett is a graduate of Hobart College and the Antioch…
Trauma and Brain Development
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QIi5T846gkI At Key Developmental Stages, Trauma Can Significantly Inhibit Brain Development Our work brings us into daily contact with families that have suffered severe trauma, in accidents ranging from work injuries, to car crashes, to wrongful death cases. Recovering from…
Death by Cell Phone vs. Death by Shark Bite
What's the Riskiest Thing You'll Do This Summer? There has been a lot of talk this summer about shark attacks, and many beachgoers in Virginia and the Carolinas are so afraid of being bitten that they are staying out of…
Wrongful Death Cases
The $5.9 Million Wrongful Death Settlement for Eric Garner's Family When Eric Garner died a year ago after being wrestled to the ground during an arrest by New York City police officers, many observers of a cell phone video of…
Taking Charge of Your Medical Records
Accessing your health information is both your right and an important first step towards personalized health care A recent Wall Street Journal article focused on the benefits of becoming more knowledgeable about your healthcare records. In addition to an overview…
Are Consumer Fireworks Legal in Virginia?
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW BEFORE THE 4TH OF JULY FESTIVITIES BEGIN Fireworks are a popular part of celebrating the 4th of July holiday, but thousands of people are injured every year by fireworks. 50% of the injuries caused by fireworks…
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…
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…