Rakin Hamad, partner at Curcio Law, is a trial lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers and Super Lawyers for securing millions for injured clients in the Northern VA and DC area. He is active in VTLA and Alexandria Bar Foundation community programs.
There are many injuries you can suffer in a car accident, but whiplash is one of the most common. Approximately 65 percent of all car accident victims, and about three million Americans, suffer whiplash injuries every year. In 2023, there were more than 125,000 car…
Modern medicine has led to increased longevity for Americans. There are currently around 62 million adults aged 65 and older in the U.S., which is expected to rise to 84 million in the next 30 years. Increased lifespan has also brought a rise in elder…
Many fun-filled activities require participants or guardians to sign a liability waiver before they are allowed to participate. Virginia is one of just a few states where a release of liability waiver isn’t enforceable.
There are three sides to every story: your side, my side, and the truth. The drivers involved in a car crash almost always have different recollections of how the crash occurred. Thankfully, new technology has made it easier to determine the truth — all thanks…
While no one expects to be injured during a vacation, the unknown layout of the property, the relaxed nature of the vacationers, and alcohol are just some of the factors that lead to injuries at these vacation homes.
There are countless ways someone can act negligently in everyday life. Unfortunately, those negligent actions can lead to innocent people being injured during everyday situations, like driving to work, going shopping, or even visiting a friend at their home. Bodily injuries can have lasting effects…
The holiday season can be an exciting time of year, full of gift-giving and visiting with family and friends. But it also means that drivers should be more cautious on the roads, especially when it comes to large trucks. Online shopping is the norm for…
Each year, Virginia pedestrian accidents cause serious and fatal injuries. Most are preventable; speeding, distracted driving, failure to obey traffic signals and signs, and driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol are some of the most common causes.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has announced an investigation into a July crash between a Tesla Model Y vehicle and a tractor-trailer truck in Warrenton, Virginia. The crash occurred when the tractor-trailer pulled out of a truck stop. As the truck pulled onto…
Summer travel is in full swing, and Virginians are hitting the road for vacation. Road trips can be enjoyable, but more time behind the wheel means an increased chance of a car accident. According to the National Safety Council, July is the busiest month of…
