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…
4 Common Holiday Injuries to Avoid. Nothing takes the joy out of holiday festivities like a visit to the emergency room. Many of the seasonal trappings we love so much this time of year can be the cause of avoidable…
Injured riders are looking for help with lawsuits against Bird and Lime, but 'user agreements' might keep the companies off the hook. Back in August we wrote about the many dangers of ride-share scooters, and, predictably, injuries have been piling…
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