Tom Curcio is a Virginia trial lawyer with 40 years of experience helping those seriously injured through no fault of their own. A former VTLA president and co-author of Evidence for the Trial Lawyer, he’s dedicated to justice and community service.
If a drunk driver injures you in a collision, the immediate aftermath of the accident may consume your focus. Once the dust settles and you consider legal action, you may wonder how much compensation you can seek.
The statistics are staggering. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration, on average, 4,900 fatal car crashes occur on slippery roads in the U.S. every year.
Product liability lawsuits serve an essential purpose beyond just compensating a consumer injured or killed by a defective product. Such lawsuits force manufacturers into improving the safety of their products.
If you’re driving and your cell phone rings, what do you do next? We all know what the right answer is — ignore it until you’ve safely reached your destination — but data shows us that most Americans would pick up the phone. Per the National…
During the winter months, an outing to a neighborhood store, mall or restaurant could quickly turn dangerous. If the weather produces snow and ice and it’s left to accumulate, the potential for a person to slip and fall increases greatly.
Lindsey Transportation Solutions, Inc. is under investigation by Department of Justice relating to its guardrail product, the X-Lite End terminal. According to the company’s End of Year (June, 2019) S.E.C filing, it is being investigated by the Civil Division of the Department of Justice and…
The holidays are the time of year to take some well-earned time off of work to celebrate with friends and family, enjoy home-cooked meals and exchange gifts. It’s also the time of year for holiday-themed parties. Whether the party is a large family gathering or…
Late at night, a Fort Hunt pedestrian was seriously injured after being struck by an SUV at a Collingwood Road intersection. The driver of the vehicle fled the scene and the pedestrian was taken to a local hospital. While this is the most serious accident…
Proper lighting is important for public safety, which may seem obvious to some: after all, it’s hard to avoid safety hazards if it’s too dark to see them. Even so, many property owners — both residential and commercial — are unaware of their duty to…
This month, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) issued a notice with proposed changes to the Hours-of-Service (HOS) standards that regulate the operations of commercial heavy-duty trucks. This came after the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) submitted a 2018
By being among the first to assist at the scene of emergencies, first responders such as paramedics, police officers, and firefighters play a crucial role in keeping the public safe. While many recognize that being a first responder comes with risks, however, few stop to…
With summer in full swing, one thing is for certain: rising temperatures, particularly in parked cars, is a safety threat that must be taken seriously.
