Our Perfect Warrior Foundation
We’re very proud of local Virginians Riley and Anna and the difference their Our Perfect Warrior Foundation is making in the lives of families touched by cancer!
Jim Williams, Richmond Airport Commissioner
Jim Williams has been appointed to the Capital Region Airport Commission. Burnett & Williams Partner Jim Williams has been appointed to the Capital Region Airport Commission, which owns and operates the Richmond International Airport (RIC). Burnett & Williams is thrilled…
Slow in the Fast Lane: Left Lane Bandits
Ever been stuck behind a driver dawdling in the passing lane? Not only is it infuriating, but in Virginia it’s against the law. This is the fourth part in our series aimed at helping Virginians become (even) better drivers. It’s…
Motorcycling Virginia’s Skyline Drive
Shenandoah National Park’s famous Skyline Drive is a gorgeous bucket-list ride for motorcyclists, especially in the fall. by Jonathan B. Slater, attorney Burnett & Williams P.C. Orange, Culpeper, Charlottesville The only public road through Virginia’s Shenandoah National Park is the…
Deer in the Headlights
Half of all deer accidents happen in the fall, and November is the most likely month. Here are a few tips on how to avoid a collision. It’s autumn, which means that along with beautiful foliage, Virginia’s deer — about…
Virginia Move Over
Virginia’s ‘Move Over’ law has gotten tougher. What drivers need to know. This is the third part of a series aimed at helping Virginians become (even) better drivers. When first responders are called to the scene of a car accident,…
Medical Debt and How to Avoid Aggressive Collection
In Virginia, too many people are being hit with lawsuits because they can’t pay their medical bills. We all know that healthcare costs are high, and paying medical bills can be a challenge for many families. Across the country, one…
Rail Safety: What to Do If You’re Stuck on the Tracks
This and other lifesaving tips for Rail Safety Week. Trains and people have coexisted in Virginia since the early 1800’s, and with a romantic history and our nostalgia for rumbling cars and distant whistles, it’s easy to underestimate the dangers…
Who’s Turn is it Anyway?
Questions about Virginia's rules of the road and how a driver’s failure to yield right-of-way can disqualify insurance settlements. This is the second part of a series aimed at helping Virginians become (even) better drivers. We all do our best to…
No More Waiting for the School Bus
A popular new technology tracks school bus location and has been adopted by school departments across Virginia — parents, guardians, and caregivers can simply download an app to help schooldays run a little bit more smoothly! A handy and popular…