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It Can Wait: Drivers Who Use Cellphones Cause Irreversible Tragedies

A recent tragedy in a D.C. intersection stands as a reminder of the heartbreaking consequences that can result when someone chooses to use their phone while driving. On Dec. 19, 41-year old Gerard Derrick James hit and killed two pedestrians in an intersection while driving…

By Thomas Curcio

/ 14 Jan 2019

It Can Wait: Drivers Who Use Cellphones Cause Irreversible Tragedies

Are Tourist Duck Boat Companies Turning a Blind Eye to Passenger Safety?

A familiar sight in water-adjacent tourist destinations such as Washington, D.C. and other areas along the East Coast, duck boat tours take passengers on entertaining trips around and across lakes, bays and rivers in a vehicle that is based on or actually still is a…

By Thomas Curcio

/ 21 Dec 2018

Are Tourist Duck Boat Companies Turning a Blind Eye to Passenger Safety?

Accidents Remind Motorcyclists to Stay Safe on Mountain Rides

The Blue Ridge Parkway’s 469-mile stretch of scenic beauty and winding roads draws in over two million visitors in October alone. With this in mind, motorcyclists need to take extra precautions when traveling through the area due to the massive influx of leaf-peeping visitors that…

By Thomas Curcio

/ 21 Nov 2018

Accidents Remind Motorcyclists to Stay Safe on Mountain Rides

Endangering Children’s Lives: Drivers Who Ignore School Bus Laws

When it comes to transporting our children to and from school each day, there should be no safer way than a school bus. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), students are 70 times more likely to arrive at school safely when taking…

By Thomas Curcio

/ 5 Nov 2018

Endangering Children’s Lives: Drivers Who Ignore School Bus Laws

Why Are Pedestrian Fatalities at an All-Time High?

Recently, four pedestrians were killed in Washington D.C. within a 36-hour window. More than a tragic coincidence, these victims contribute to a troubling pattern of rising fatality rates among walkers throughout America. The Washington Post reports that pedestrian death rates in the U.S. have seen…

By Thomas Curcio

/ 16 Oct 2018

Why Are Pedestrian Fatalities at an All-Time High?

Do Pursuit Chases by Authorities Create a Public Risk?

This past July, a wrong-way, head-on accident with injuries was the result of what was initially just a simple traffic stop by authorities in NW D.C. It all began when a uniformed officer with the Secret Service spied a Chevrolet Sonic driving the wrong way…

By Thomas Curcio

/ 3 Oct 2018

Do Pursuit Chases by Authorities Create a Public Risk?

Bad Decisions: How Boating Accidents become Fatal Mistakes

Two boats collided at night on the Colorado River this past Labor Day weekend in a 50-mph impact that ejected all 16 passengers into the dark water without life jackets. Eyewitnesses say one of the two boats was running without lights when the crash occurred.…

By Thomas Curcio

/ 20 Sep 2018

Bad Decisions: How Boating Accidents become Fatal Mistakes

Accident on the Chesapeake: When Boats Collide

What happens when a commercial fishing boat and a 35-foot sailboat collide? This question was answered recently on Chesapeake Bay waters, where, miraculously, none of the nine crew and passengers upon the two craft was injured. The picture of the aftermath certainly tells part of…

By Thomas Curcio

/ 4 Sep 2018

Accident on the Chesapeake: When Boats Collide

Insurance Series: Uninsured Motorists

Typically if you are hit by another driver, their auto liability insurance will cover the costs of damages to your car, reimburse your medical bills, and compensate you for your physical injuries, pain, mental anguish, inconvenience, and lost wages. However, if the at fault driver does not have…

By Thomas Curcio

/ 12 Apr 2018

Insurance Series: MedPay and PIP

Medical payments coverage (Medpay) is a coverage that covers medical expenses for injuries you sustain or your passengers sustain in an accident, regardless of fault. The coverage is optional, but highly recommended. Coverage is very broad, covering you and any blood relative injured by a…

By Thomas Curcio

/ 4 Apr 2018

Self Driving Catastrophe

Earlier this year we discussed self driving cars and outlined the many factors influencing the success of implementing and creating autonomous vehicle technology including infrastructure, ethics, money, and even legal questions. After last week’s crash in Tempe, Arizona, where a self driving test ca

By Thomas Curcio

/ 29 Mar 2018

Best Apps to Prevent Distracted Driving in Teens

Teenagers can make mistakes, but mistakes while driving can hurt themselves and others. Here are some apps to prevent teen distracted driving. We explain the pros and cons of each. TrueMotion/Mojo True Motion and Mojo are apps created to help families and individuals with their…

By Thomas Curcio

/ 27 Mar 2018

Best Apps to Prevent Distracted Driving in Teens