By Rakin Hamad | Published March 13, 2024 | Posted in Auto Accidents | Comments Off on Electric Vehicle Accidents: The Challenges of Heavy Cars on the Road
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Electric Vehicle Accidents: The Challenges of Heavy Cars on the Road
Electric vehicles (EVs) have revolutionize transportation by relying on onboard batteries instead of traditional gasoline. However, there is a significant difference in weight between an EV and a comparable gasoline-powered vehicle. The batteries in EVs are significantly heavier than a full gasoline tank, contributing to a higher overall weight for electric vehicles. EVs often weigh Read More
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NBA Aaron Gordon’s Close Call Sheds Light on Dog Bite Injuries
In a recent exposé, NBA star Aaron Gordon shared a personal encounter that almost jeopardized his thriving career. The 2023 NBA champion attributed a playful moment with his furry friend to an unexpected turn of events. Gordon’s admission of being a bit too indulgent in holiday eggnog and engaging in roughhousing with his dog resulted Read More
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A Landmark $36 Million “Bad Faith” Verdict Against Auto Insurance Company
According to the original report by the Albuquerque Journal, A Santa Fe jury has awarded a Valencia County family a staggering $36 million in damages following a lawsuit against State Farm Insurance. The lawsuit was prompted by a fatal head-on collision that occurred in 2017, taking the life of a young woman, Andrea Lovato, and Read More
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Premises Liability: Autumn Hazards and Personal Injury Claims
While snuggling up in your go-to sweater and indulging in a pumpkin spice latte, let’s have a little talk about premises liability during the fall. It’s a legal concept designed to remind owners of all kinds of properties – private, commercial, or public – to keep them safe for guests, workers, or tenants. Because when Read More
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Major Beneficial Change to Underinsured Motorist Coverage Effective July 1
Your auto insurance carrier, like USAA, may have sent you a letter recently about a change in Virginia law that will “increase your premiums” unless you fill out and return an underinsured motorist (UM) Coverage Selection form or something similar. These letters that insurance companies are sending sound like they are trying to help you Read More
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Close Call on Fairfax County Parkway: A Stark Reminder to Drive Safe
Recently, a 17-year-old driver of a black BMW M3 was charged with reckless driving after losing control and crashing into a patrol officer’s vehicle and another vehicle pulled over for a routine traffic stop on Fairfax County Parkway. Chief Kevin Davis said that the 17-year-old driver was going “well over 120 mph”. Video released by Read More
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Keeping an Eye on DC Metro Area Legislative Changes
At Curcio Law, we are committed to protecting our clients and maximizing their personal injury recovery. As part of our commitment, we continue to stay informed on all relevant legislature changes in the DC Metropolitan Area. In keeping with that commitment, on March 16, 2023, Stephanie attended an information webinar with the Trial Lawyers Association Read More
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What Does Sovereign Immunity In Virginia Have To Do With The Royals?
With the unfortunate news of the Queen passing and the subsequent induction ceremony of King Charles III, we thought this would be a good time to explain sovereign immunity in Virginia. You may wonder how the royal family in England relates to sovereign immunity in Virginia. Still, the truth is that sovereign immunity in Virginia Read More
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Preparing for Trial: How We Prepare For Our Jury
In every jury trial, the jury is the fact-finder. In personal injury cases, this means that the jury evaluates all the evidence presented at trial, considers the credibility of the witnesses, and, applying their common sense and life experiences, determines what the facts are. Then provided with the law by the judge in the form Read More
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Virtual Blood Drive Highlights Lawyers Working Together
This month at Curcio Law, we have all signed up to donate blood with the American Red Cross as part of the joint Virginia Trial Lawyers Association (VTLA), Virginia Association of Defense Attorneys (VADA), and Virginia Bar Association (VBA) Young Lawyers Virtual Blood Drive. This virtual blood drive is the result of a great idea Read More
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