Even Virginia's Top Law Enforcement Officer Shows Up For Jury Duty On St. Patrick's day this year, while many of us were planning an early escape from the office, Virginia's top law enforcement officer, Attorney General Mark Herring, reported for…
Being involved in a car accident is often a painful and traumatizing experience, whether you are a driver or a passenger. If anyone is injured, will there be enough insurance to cover medical expenses that will occur? Especially when large…
Recent news coverage of the fatal car crash in California in which Bruce Jenner was involved raises important issues that virtually all drivers should consider when buying insurance. Regardless of the criminal charges that Jenner may face, his potential civil…
There is always great confusion at the scene of a car crash, especially after a serious accident. In those moments a cell phone can be a valuable tool. Following these 7 steps can help secure an insurance claim: □ Call…
Since 1976, the Commonwealth of Virginia has put a cap on Medical Malpractice awards. Originally that cap was set at $750,000, but the General Assembly in Richmond has raised it from time to time over the years. In 1999 the…
Year after year Burnett & Williams is honored among the best Personal Injury law firms in Virginia. For 2015, the firm has been chosen for the third year in a row as one of U.S. News and World Report’s Tier…
A recent article in the Reston Connection brought to our attention a current initiative to end homelessness among veterans by the end of this year. Prompted by First Lady Michelle Obama's Mayors Challenge to End Veterans Homelessness in 2015, veterans advocates…
We all love the warmth of a fire on a cold winter day, but recent chimney fires in Ashburn, Leesburg, and Chesterfield remind us that regular maintenance is essential to ensure fireplace safety. Simply put, dirty chimneys cause chimney fires. Chimneys are made to…
Getting a fair settlement in a legal matter is a complex endeavor, and many of our clients are surprised to discover how long it can take for a claim to be settled. Beginning with investigation, which can take a few…
Sheriff Wants More Legal Options For Texting Accidents and Other Crashes As reported in the Leesburg Today, an interesting debate was engaged at a recent Loudoun supervisors committee meeting over whether there should be more options for charging at-fault motorists…