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Fireworks, Fun, and Safe Boating: How to Avoid Accidents on the Water

As the weather warms and summer kicks off, boating on the Potomac River, Chesapeake Bay, Lake Anna, and other waterways across Virginia shifts into high gear. The Fourth of July, in particular, is one of the busiest boating holidays of the year. But with fireworks,…

By Thomas Curcio

/ 17 Jun 2025

Fireworks, Fun, and Safe Boating: How to Avoid Accidents on the Water

When Negligence Leads to Electrical Injuries: Common Causes and Legal Action to Take

It only takes a fraction of a second for an electrical accident to alter your life forever. Regardless of the cause, these excruciatingly painful incidents can lead to permanent injuries.

By Thomas Curcio

/ 23 Jan 2025

Electrical wires above ground next to a sidewalk

What to Do If You’re Injured While Holiday Shopping

The holiday season is a time for giving, gathering, and, for many, shopping. However, each year, countless shoppers suffer injuries due to hazardous conditions in stores, parking lots, or shopping malls.

By Thomas Curcio

/ 25 Nov 2024

Is Vision Zero Successful?

It takes less than half an hour to get from Alexandria City, Virginia, to downtown Washington, D.C., and even less time to cross the border from one state to the other. Both adopted Vision Zero, a global initiative to put an end to traffic deaths…

By Thomas Curcio

/ 11 Sep 2024

How Should Structured Settlements Be Set Up for Children and Older Adults?

After a personal injury claim is settled, many plaintiffs will receive their settlement in a one-time, lump sum payment, but this isn’t the only option. A plaintiff may opt for a structured settlement instead, which has several benefits, especially for children and older adults.

By Thomas Curcio

/ 12 Jul 2024

Glass jars filled with money. One says Now and the other says Future.

Why Should Virginia E-bike Owners Consider Insurance?

In recent years, e-bikes have grown in popularity. In the U.S., there are more than one million enthusiasts who have an e-bike of their own. This mode of transportation, powered by electronically chargeable batteries, has been lauded by commuters avoiding the high price of filling…

By Thomas Curcio

/ 8 May 2024

Why Should Virginia E-bike Owners Consider Insurance?

Virginia State Police Call Attention To Increase in Pedestrian Deaths

Pedestrians, unlike drivers, have no protection from a crash. As a result, their injuries tend to be much more severe. Virginia pedestrians can pursue legal action against dangerous drivers, so long as they are not partially responsible for the crash.

By Thomas Curcio

/ 13 Mar 2024

Driver behind the wheel stopped for people in a crossawalk

Can You File a Personal Injury Lawsuit While Collecting Virginia Workers Comp?

While Virginia businesses are required to meet safety standards and regulations to protect their employees and create safe work environments, there are still countless workplace accidents each year. According to the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission, there were 37,842 major workplace injurie

By Thomas Curcio

/ 30 Jan 2024

Can You File a Personal Injury Lawsuit While Collecting Virginia Workers Comp?

Do Commercial Truck Driver Shortages Play a Role in Virginia Trucking Accidents?

People will always need products and services, from food, clothing, and toys to household items, cars, and fuel. Ground freight services offered by the trucking industry are still the most reliable way to transport these crucial goods. In fact, truckers provide more than 70 percent…

By Thomas Curcio

/ 9 Nov 2023

Do Commercial Truck Driver Shortages Play a Role in Virginia Trucking Accidents?

Podcast Discusses Why the U.S. Is So Good At Killing Pedestrians

Pedestrian deaths are on the rise, and a new episode of the podcast Freakonomics discusses why the U.S. stands out from other countries regarding pedestrian fatalities.

By Thomas Curcio

/ 22 Sep 2023

Driver looking at his phone about to hit a girl in the street

Pedestrian Deaths Reach An All-Time High

In 2021, an estimated 7,443 pedestrians in the U.S. were killed after being struck by a motor vehicle, which was the largest number of annual pedestrian fatalities in four decades.

By Thomas Curcio

/ 19 Jul 2023

An adult and two children holding hands walking in a crosswalk

The Challenges of Post-Traumatic Headaches and Migraines from Car Crashes

As personal injury lawyers, we know that car accidents can cause minor to severe injuries, from bruising and broken bones to traumatic brain injuries (TBI). In the worst cases, a car accident can be fatal. Many injuries can be easily seen or diagnosed right after…

By Thomas Curcio

/ 11 May 2023

The Challenges of Post-Traumatic Headaches and Migraines from Car Crashes