Burnett and Williams has served clients and Virginia communities for over 40 years. In our blog, we share articles about important issues of personal injury law and community news. We welcome comments and questions!
AN INCREDIBLE YEAR OF SERVICE
Peter Burnett’s Ampersand Pantry Project turns one! When Peter Burnett first started the Ampersand Pantry Project in January of 2020, he really had no idea what kind of impact it would have on his Leesburg, VA, community. His initial plan…
A New Federal Rule Will Make Accessing Your Medical Records Easier
Starting this month, healthcare providers must give patients free access to their electronic medical records. When we work with clients who have incurred serious injuries in a car accident or in a bad slip and fall accident, their injury-care and…
5 Unique Valentine’s Day Gifts
Here are a few ideas that will help you WOW your Valentine! Gift for Valentine day, wooden heart With Valentine’s Day quickly approaching, many of us are looking for ways to show our special someone just how much they mean…
Virginia Updates Its Reckless Driving Threshold Law
Driving over the speed limit can have more serious legal consequences than you might think! Blurred road and car, speed motion background In Virginia, there have long been serious legal consequences for speed-related reckless driving, but even so, many people…
A Day of Service in Honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
“The time is always right to do what is right.” Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., March 31, 1968 Each year, on the third Monday in January, we celebrate and honor the life and legacy of the great Dr. King with…
A New Cell Phone Law to Ring in 2021
WIth a new year comes a new Virginia state law requiring phone calls behind the wheel to be hands-free. Welcome, 2021! A new year tends to bring with it the promise of a fresh start, an opportunity to reflect, and…
Good-bye 2020
In the practice of personal injury law, it is legitimate to say that every week is a tough week. We are always helping people get through some of the most difficult times in their lives -- dealing with car accident…
Holiday Spin on a Classic Drink
It’s no secret that this has been a challenging year. We wanted to share a delicious holiday drink that may help you spread some holiday cheer! The Brandy Alexander is a drink that was popular in the 1930’s-1970’s. The cocktail,…