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…
Following-too-closely, aka Tailgating, is the most often cited cause of car accidents in Virginia. Here are a few tips on how to break the habit. This is the first of a series aimed at helping Virginians become (even) better drivers.…
Fan injuries from stray baseballs are a real — and increasing — hazard at baseball parks. Baseball season is in full swing, and fans are heading out to the ballpark to catch a game or two. Enjoying this quintessential summertime…
It’s the 4th of July — time to roll out your picnic blanket, slice up the watermelon, and enjoy some patriotic fireworks celebrating America’s birthday! If you live in or around Leesburg, festivities at Ida Lee Park start with a…
If you’re a parent, grandparent, or caregiver for an infant or toddler, take a moment this weekend to check if your child’s car seat is compliant with the new law. by Lenny Richardson, Legal Assistant, Burnett & Williams, Reston, Leesburg.…
We don’t fully know the risks, and that’s part of the problem. Take steps now to limit your children’s exposure. by Jonathan B. Slater, attorney, Burnett & Williams P.C., Culpeper, Fredericksburg, Charlottesville When the Environmental Working Group tested dozens of…
There is a war of claims going on in the sports helmet world, and consumers might end up dazed and confused. By Seth R. Lindberg, attorney at Burnett & Williams P.C., Loudoun, Fairfax, and Northern Virginia As the weather warms,…
Distracted driving has become a public safety crisis, and now long-overdue legislation aims at reversing the trend. by Jonathan B. Slater, attorney Burnett & Williams P.C. Orange, Culpeper, Charlottesville Existing Virginia law that prohibits texting while driving has left ample…
The first major winter storm of 2019 swept through Virginia over the weekend. Virginia State Police responded to more than 230 traffic accidents in the first 12 hours of Sunday alone, and schools and businesses across the region were closed…
When it comes to using the family car as a delivery truck, we’ve all seen some questionable tie-downs that look neither safe nor secure. Most of us are guilty of having rigged something on the roof of our car that…
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