Peter accepted the 2010 Signatures of Loudoun Design Excellence Award and wishes to thank every one involved with the restoration of his family home. A Washington Post article by Nancy McKeon quotes Peter emphasizing the fact that “Many, many of my clients have lost so much more. This loss was not a tragedy, only a [...]

Authored by Jonathan B. Slater.
The dangers associated with texting while driving have been well documented over the last several years. Despite state legislation and widespread media attention, too many Virginians remain unyielding to the dangers it presents; not surprisingly, young drivers are increasingly among the offenders.
A recent study by the Pew Internet & American Life [...]

In this video, Peter Burnett discusses Medical Malpractice, the extra level of work involved in preparing and presenting a medical malpractice case, the system of checks and balances put in place to discourage malpractice, and the effects of malpractice on the cost of health insurance.

In this video, Rhonda Paice from The Law Offices of Ritenour Paice & Mougin-Boal talks about why she refers personal injury clients to Burnett & Williams.

In this video, Peter Burnett discusses Automotive Insurance, including the importance of Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Coverage.

January 2009
Car insurance is something that we all have but we seldom think about. To know if your insurance is right for you and your family, please read Burnett & Williams insurance letter. We make sure all of our clients receive this important information. It is helpful to know exactly what insurance is and the [...]

February 2007
DID YOU KNOW?
Only 10 to 20% of children between the ages of 4 and 7 are properly restrained when riding in a car? What makes them safe: a booster seat.
A booster seat raises the child up, ensuring that the seat belt fits properly over the chest and thighs. A standard seat belt, when fastened, [...]

January 2007
In your circle of friends, name five people who don’t have a cell phone. Name one. Can’t do it? Not surprising since, for most Americans (224 million in 2006), cell phones are an indispensable tool for communicating anytime, anywhere.
One place Americans use cell phones is in the car. While driving, you can catch up [...]

November 2006
You’re driving on a busy, four lane roadway, caught up in the flow of traffic, when you suddenly realize that you are traveling 75 miles per hour – or 15 miles per hour over the posted speed limit. Now, how did that happen?
We’ve all found ourselves driving faster than our intentions and good sense [...]

April 2006
There is no shortage of bad press when it comes to lawyers. Unfortunately a few bad apples do a pretty good job rotting the entire barrel. It is even more unfortunate that the public is usually unaware of the good deeds undertaken by many fine lawyers, many of whom are friends or neighbors. Such [...]

February 2006
In July 2005, a new section of law was added to the Virginia Code that changes the environment for medical malpractice legislation. One of the major changes is the new requirement of a “Certification of Expert Witness Opinion” at the time of service of process of any new lawsuit.
This Certification is “a written opinion [...]

January 2006
I have never been one to make New Year’s resolutions, but this year was the exception. As a personal injury attorney practicing for nearly 30 years, I have represented hundreds of clients in cases involving automobile accidents. Too often there is not enough available insurance to cover the injured person’s losses. I am so [...]