For many people, an accident can be life-changing — or even life-ending. Injuries can cause you pain and suffering, not to mention lost work, but finding the right personal injury attorney can help ensure that you receive what you deserve from the insurance company. If you live in Virginia, look no further than Burnett & Williams, the Richmond-based firm that has earned a stellar reputation through its team’s exceptional results.
Personal injury law is a big field of practice, but Burnett & Williams has you covered in several specialties. From car and truck accidents to serious injuries, traumatic brain injuries, and wrongful death cases, Burnett & Williams has some of the most skilled, passionate personal injury lawyers in all of Virginia. With offices in Leesburg, Midlothian, Orange, Winchester, Culpeper, Hopewell, and Richmond, the team at Burnett & Williams is equipped to serve clients in nearly every corner of Northern and Central Virginia, as well as Richmond and the Tri-Cities area.
Burnett & Williams’s unique approach to personal injury cases
One of the hallmarks of Burnett & Williams’s approach to personal injury law — and a significant part of what makes them so successful in achieving both big settlements and successful verdicts for their clients — is how they attempt to convert their client from a claim number to a person in the eyes of the insurance company. Ultimately, insurance companies want to pay out as little as possible, and having you as a claim number rather than a person makes it easier for them to distance themselves from the pain and suffering that their decision can cause. However, by sharing anecdotal information and personal details with the claims adjuster, the attorneys at Burnett & Williams work to humanize the process.
Thanks to the years of experience that the attorneys at Burnett & Williams have in litigating personal injury cases, they can think like the other side, understanding how lawyers from insurance companies approach cases and evidence. For example, Jim Williams and Kim Raab each previously worked for the insurance companies defending their insureds who caused injury. Because of this, their team can often anticipate what the insurance company will do and take a proactive approach to the case, adjusting their strategy to ensure the best possible outcome for their clients.
Burnett & Williams also has an investigation process that is second to none in the personal injury sector. Because their team understands that each case is unique, they thoroughly investigate every aspect of the case to ensure that clients receive results tailored to their specific circumstances and injuries. And while many cases can be settled before they ever reach the courtroom, the team at Burnett & Williams is not afraid to go to trial if that is what is best for their clients, boasting a skilled team of lawyers with a proven track record of success at trial.
The team at Burnett & Williams prides themselves on delivering some of the best demand packages in the game. In their demand packages, the firm’s attorneys assemble a chronological timeline of the victim’s accident, injury, treatment, expenses, and impact on their life, all aided by pictures that help the insurance adjuster see the actual damages caused by the accident. This makes it easier for the adjuster to evaluate the case and can often help victims receive the settlement they deserve without ever having to go to court. This is accompanied by a legal analysis of any issues presented by a client’s particular case.
A proven track record of success and acclaim
The success of Burnett & Williams’s approach speaks for itself, as the firm boasts several notable cases on its website, including settlements and civil trials, some with amounts exceeding $15 million. Burnett & Williams is proud to say that its lawyers have even achieved record-setting verdicts in some cases — a testament to how the firm’s lawyers are willing to go to bat for their clients at every step of the way.
Burnett & Williams has also earned numerous accolades at the national, state, and local levels, showing how the firm stacks up to its competitors. For example, in both 2022 and 2023, Burnett & Williams was named one of the Best Law Firms in America by the U.S. News and World Report. Receiving this honor once, let alone twice in a row, is a remarkable accomplishment, considering the rigorous evaluation process that firms must undergo to earn this recognition. Jim Williams and Peter Burnett have both been inducted into the Virginia Lawyers Weekly Hall of Fame. They have been dubbed “SuperLawers” for decades, an honor that has also been bestowed on Don Culkin.
When you are looking for a personal injury attorney, you are likely dealing with one of the most painful, traumatic experiences in your life. Finding a lawyer shouldn’t have to add to that trauma and frustration. With Burnett & Williams, you can rest assured that you have some of the best attorneys in the business on your side, and they will do everything within their power to make sure you get what you deserve from your case.
