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Legal Implications of Remington Settlement with Sandy Hook Victims

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.…

By Thomas Curcio

/ 31 Mar 2022

Legal Implications of Remington Settlement with Sandy Hook Victims

How Virginia Garbage and Dump Trucks Can Cause Serious Accidents

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…

By Thomas Curcio

/ 17 Mar 2022

How Virginia Garbage and Dump Trucks Can Cause Serious Accidents

Condo Insurance? Why Do I Need That?

Insurance coverage is extremely important as it helps protect those who cause injury and helps properly compensate those injured due to no fault of their own.

By Rakin Hamad

/ 3 Mar 2022

7 Common Causes of Virginia Trucking Accidents

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…

By Justin Curcio

/ 18 Feb 2022

7 Common Causes of Virginia Trucking Accidents

Are Recorded Statements to Insurance Companies Discoverable?

In order to have a meritorious personal injury claim, the first thing a plaintiff will have to prove is that the another party is liable for their injuries. In motor vehicle collisions, a party that does not follow the rules of the road is usually…

By Rakin Hamad

/ 3 Feb 2022

Are Recorded Statements to Insurance Companies Discoverable?

Beware of Exploding Beer Bottles

Unfortunately, the past few years have seen an increasing amount of fruit beers exploding out of their cans and bottles. Why is this happening, and how likely is it to happen to you?

By Thomas Curcio

/ 20 Jan 2022

How Much Is My Case Worth?

As plaintiffs’ attorneys, we at Curcio Law help people that have been injured due to no fault of their own become whole again. Most people have heard of “pain and suffering” before, but what does that really mean? The magical question that almost every person…

By Rakin Hamad

/ 6 Jan 2022

Why Are Virginia Motorcycle Crashes on the Rise?

Motorcycles are a classic and beloved way to get around America’s roads. Unfortunately, they are dangerous. You are about 35 times more likely to die in a motorcycle accident than in a car crash. The COVID-19 pandemic has led people to find new ways to…

By Justin Curcio

/ 16 Dec 2021

Why Are Virginia Motorcycle Crashes on the Rise?

Can I Sue a Company for Retaining a Negligent Employee?

With the country’s employers struggling with a national labor force down more than four million people, it is difficult to find workers. Fleet owners are saying they can’t hire enough drivers to meet the booming consumer demand in the trucking industry alone. However, despite the…

By Thomas Curcio

/ 2 Dec 2021

Can I Sue a Company for Retaining a Negligent Employee?

How To Avoid Tripping Hazards at Home

Trips and falls are a leading cause of injury and death among Americans older than 65 years old.

By Justin Curcio

/ 11 Nov 2021

Red Light, Green Light – Who Has the Right-of-Way When Driving in Virginia?

If you’re on the road and approach a red light or stop sign, coming to a stop is second nature. Following traffic signals at an intersection is intuitive, but do you know who has the right-of-way at uncontrolled intersections? The Virginia Code has a specific…

By Rakin Hamad

/ 28 Oct 2021

Red Light, Green Light – Who Has the Right-of-Way When Driving in Virginia?

How Reflective Tape Regulations Can Reduce Nighttime Trucking Accidents

Nighttime driving presents additional dangers than daytime, partly due to lower visibility. This is especially true when large trucks are involved. Drivers have slower reaction times at night, and when they can’t see the entire outline of a commercial truck to gauge its size and…

By Thomas Curcio

/ 14 Oct 2021

How Reflective Tape Regulations Can Reduce Nighttime Trucking Accidents