Transportation Safety and Law | Northern Virginia Legal Examiner

Understanding the Dangers of Defective Bike Products

All of us have pleasant memories of riding bicycles as kids, our first taste of speed and independence. For many of us, me included, the love of the bicycle and the freedom it provides has been a joy. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many people…

By Thomas Curcio

/ 4 Mar 2021

Understanding the Dangers of Defective Bike Products

A Guide To Punitive Damages In Virginia Drunk Driving Cases

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.

By Thomas Curcio

/ 4 Feb 2021

A Guide To Punitive Damages In Virginia Drunk Driving Cases

You Can’t Hold Your Cell Phone While Driving In Virginia. Now It’s The Law!

Distractions like cell phones lead to thousands of deaths on the nation’s highways every year. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that in 2018 alone, 2,800 people in the United States were killed, with 400,000 more injured in crashes involving a distracted…

By Rakin Hamad

/ 6 Jan 2021

You Can’t Hold Your Cell Phone While Driving In Virginia. Now It’s The Law!

Skidding On Icy Roads Complicates Car Accident Cases

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.

By Thomas Curcio

/ 17 Dec 2020

Skidding On Icy Roads Complicates Car Accident Cases

How Does The Lack Of Bad Faith Laws In Virginia Effect Underinsured/Uninsured Motorists?

New “bad faith” laws went into effect in Virginia on July 1, 2024. Learn more about the updates here. There is no getting around it—car insurance is complicated. It really should not be, especially since the point of car insurance is to cover injuries or…

By Justin Curcio

/ 3 Dec 2020

How Does The Lack Of Bad Faith Laws In Virginia Effect Underinsured/Uninsured Motorists?

Biking is Booming: How To Do It Safely

In the early days of the pandemic, Americans reconnected with an old friend – the bicycle. To stay away from COVID-19 hotspots, people quickly began bicycling to work instead of taking a bus, riding a bike trail instead of exercising inside a gym, and spending…

By Rakin Hamad

/ 26 Oct 2020

Distracted Driving Kills. It’s Time To Put The Cell Phone Down!

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…

By Thomas Curcio

/ 5 Aug 2020

Distracted Driving Kills. It’s Time To Put The Cell Phone Down!

Do You Know What To Do If You Are In An Accident Involving An Uber, Lyft?

It only takes the press of a button on your smartphone to order an Uber, Lyft, or another ridesharing service, but before you grab that next ride, take a few minutes to educate yourself in case an accident occurs. Ridesharing is a rapidly growing industry.…

By Rakin Hamad

/ 24 Feb 2020

Do You Know What To Do If You Are In An Accident Involving An Uber, Lyft?

Alexandria’s Vision Zero Plan Aims to Reduce Tragic Road Deaths

Vision Zero, a multi-national traffic safety initiative, has been implemented in Alexandria, Virginia, in an attempt to end senseless traffic-related deaths.

By Rakin Hamad

/ 25 Nov 2019

Alexandria’s Vision Zero Plan Aims to Reduce Tragic Road Deaths

Federal Proposed Changes to Hours of Service Rules: Are They Aiding Driver Flexibility or Increasing Danger?

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 Thomas Curcio

/ 13 Sep 2019

Federal Proposed Changes to Hours of Service Rules: Are They Aiding Driver Flexibility or Increasing Danger?

Bicyclists on Virginia Roads: The Laws and Safety Tips You Should Know

As the summer months approach, an increasing number of bicyclists can be found on Virginia roads. With more people sharing the roads, though, the risk of being in a traffic accident is also increasing. Title 46.2 Chapter 8 of the Code of Virginia, which contains…

By Thomas Curcio

/ 23 May 2019

Bicyclists on Virginia Roads: The Laws and Safety Tips You Should Know

Proposed Virginia Distracted Driving Law Bans Drivers From Using Handheld Devices

Despite the overwhelming evidence that using a phone while driving is dangerous, Virginia still doesn’t have a law in place that prohibits hand held cell phone use by drivers over 18. With that in mind, Virginia lawmakers have begun to discuss a newly proposed hands-free cell…

By Thomas Curcio

/ 28 Jan 2019

Proposed Virginia Distracted Driving Law Bans Drivers From Using Handheld Devices