Can I take my case up to the Supreme Court?Answer: almost certainly not. From time to time, after a stinging defeat, lawyers on television, on the courthouse steps, will say "We're going to appeal our case all the way to…
Personal Injury Lawyer? Do you know the next steps to take after you’ve been injured and sought medical treatment? Is a Personal Injury Lawyer right for you? Will your case need to go to court? We’ve gathered some frequently asked…
While overall US traffic deaths have been steadily falling, pedestrian fatalities have reached a nearly 30-year high. Walking is a great way to get outside for a bit of fresh air, get some exercise, and maybe even lessen your carbon…
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,…
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…
Under current Virginia law, liability policy limits can only be revealed to a plaintiff’s attorney within limited circumstances, unless a lawsuit is filed. By Matthew E. Bass, attorney at Burnett & Williams P.C., Loudoun, Fairfax, and Northern Virginia When someone…
Coming forward is arguably the most difficult thing to do, but future potential victims of sexual assault are depending on the courage of current survivors, AND the determination of the justice system. We handle all kinds of difficult injury cases,…
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…
At the end of 2018, attorney Matthew Bass took an unusual route to securing positive results in a Fairfax car accident injury case that was smaller than we often take on, but very important to our client. While most of…
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…
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