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How To Make Boating Season Safe and Fun

As a longtime power-boater, I’m excited that boating season is quickly approaching, and like tens of thousands of Virginians, I will be taking to the water with family and friends to soak up the sun this summer. Spending time on the water is enjoyable, but…

By Thomas Curcio

/ 27 Apr 2023

E-Bike Guide: Bike Types, Laws & Dangers

Electric bicycles, or e-bikes, are more popular than ever among commuters and pleasure riders alike. They’re much better for the planet than motor vehicles and can be a great source of exercise, fresh air, and fun. They come in different models with many great features,…

By Thomas Curcio

/ 16 Feb 2023

E-Bike Guide: Bike Types, Laws & Dangers

What You Need To Know About Non-Emergency Medical Transportation

When you’re sick, injured, or elderly, there are often medical appointments and treatments to attend. Dialysis, physical therapy, and even regular doctor’s appointments require getting to and from your home, nursing home, medical facility, or another residence. But for many individuals with these ne

By Thomas Curcio

/ 15 Dec 2022

What You Need To Know About Non-Emergency Medical Transportation

Guide to Determining Compensation for Scar Injuries in Virginia Personal Injury Lawsuits

Almost everyone will get at least one scar over the course of their lives. Scars can be the result of a routine surgery or an accident. However, if a scar is the result of someone else’s negligence, it’s often a more traumatic experience. While scars…

By Thomas Curcio

/ 3 Nov 2022

Guide to Determining Compensation for Scar Injuries in Virginia Personal Injury Lawsuits

Are Structured Settlements Beneficial For Brain Injury Cases?

After obtaining a settlement, you’ll usually have the option to choose between a lump sum and a structured settlement plan. In the case of brain injuries, it may be advantageous to opt for a structured settlement.

By Thomas Curcio

/ 20 Oct 2022

Are Structured Settlements Beneficial For Brain Injury Cases?

Defective Guardrails Lead to Product Liability Lawsuits

What happens when a guardrail meant to keep drivers safe does the opposite? Numerous product liability lawsuits have been filed by people injured or killed in guardrail accidents. They allege there are significant design flaws with specific types of guardrails.

By Thomas Curcio

/ 22 Sep 2022

Defective Guardrails Lead to Product Liability Lawsuits

What Are The Rules Of The Road For Virginia Cyclists

When climbing onto your bike for a ride, whether for fun, transport to work, or exercise, you should always follow the biking rules of the road and wear the proper safety equipment. Unfortunately, even if you’re a knowledgeable and safe cyclist, you’re still at risk…

By Thomas Curcio

/ 8 Sep 2022

What Are The Rules Of The Road For Virginia Cyclists

Does a Personal Injury Claim Survive the Death of the Parties? Yes…Survival Actions to the Rescue!

While the death of a party no longer extinguishes the claim, it does create some procedural and practical issues that the personal injury lawyer must navigate on the client’s behalf.

By Thomas Curcio

/ 2 Aug 2022

Does a Personal Injury Claim Survive the Death of the Parties? Yes…Survival Actions to the Rescue!

Why Are Police Reports Excluded as Evidence in Virginia?

“Was there a police report?” “Was the driver given a ticket?” As personal injury trial lawyers, we are often asked those two questions by jurors following a personal injury trial. Understandably, people sitting as jurors would naturally think that seeing the official report prepared by…

By Thomas Curcio

/ 9 Jun 2022

Why Are Police Reports Excluded as Evidence in Virginia?

Attention Virginia Drivers: Remain Aware of the Risks of Distracted Driving

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…

By Thomas Curcio

/ 28 Apr 2022

Attention Virginia Drivers: Remain Aware of the Risks of Distracted Driving

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