May is National Bike Month, promoted by the League of American Bicyclists and recognized in communities around the country. Established in 1956, National Bike Month is a chance to showcase the many benefits of bicycling, encourage more folks to give it a try, and promote…
As Distracted Driving Awareness Month comes to a close, we believe it’s important to remind all drivers about the risks of driving distracted. No matter how many times we are warned about distracted driving, it seems as though drivers continue to put themselves in this…
Do you ever wonder how long you are going to live? If you do, the Virginia Code has an answer for you. Well, maybe not an answer, but the Code does tell you how long you are expected to live. Virginia Code § 8.01-419 has…
On December 14, 2012, the community of Newtown, Connecticut, suffered one of America’s most deadly mass shootings in history. The senseless killing of 20 first-grade children and six adults at Sandy Hook Elementary School sparked a public outcry about gun violence in the United States.…
Being stuck driving behind garbage or dump trucks is not just annoying; it can be dangerous too. You may not think of these trucks as dangerous like you would a commercial semi-truck. Although garbage or dump trucks may only have two or three axles, they…
At Curcio Law, one thing we always try to do at the outset is explain insurance coverage to all potential clients. Unfortunately, we see situations all of the time where individuals do not purchase insurance coverage or do not purchase enough coverage to protect themselves…
In 2020, the last year numbers were available through Virginia DMV, Virginia saw 2,356 accidents involving large trucks. Nationwide, about 5,000 people are killed in large truck crashes every year. This accounts for 14 percent of all United States crash fatalities. Even though safety regulations…
A Florida man recently filed a new Bene Casa pressure cooker lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida. He claims that while using the cooker, he was seriously injured. Plaintiff Claims Bena Casa Pressure Cooker Exploded Bena Casa is a…
Sexual abuse can cause unthinkable emotional and physical damage to those victimized by predators. When law enforcement agencies can stop a crime and don’t act in time, the harm is magnified. Thirteen women who have accused Larry Nassar of sexual abuse are suing the FBI…
Breaking the Silence: Sexual Abuse in Pennsylvania Amish Communities Sexual abuse in Pennsylvania Amish communities has been rampant and underreported, according to recent reports, leading the state to consider new legislation that would require more education and prevention measures within the faith community. Although many…
