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
Electric vehicles (EVs) revolutionize transportation by relying on electricity stored in onboard batteries instead of traditional gasoline. This shift in power source, however, introduces a notable difference in weight between EVs and their gasoline counterparts. The onboard batteries in EVs are significantly heavier than a full gasoline tank, contributing to a higher overall weight for Read More
Read MoreAt Curcio Law, we are committed advocates for pedestrian safety, and we find the recent collaboration between officials in Hyattsville Maryland and artist Graham Coreil-Allen to be both innovative and inspiring. This project represents a growing movement to utilize art as a powerful tool to promote pedestrian safety, addressing the alarming increase in pedestrian fatalities Read More
Read MoreIn 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
Read MoreIn the December 2023 edition, Northern Virginia Magazine featured Thomas Curcio on the 2023 list of Top Lawyers for the region in personal injury. This acknowledgment reflects Tom’s continuous commitment to his clients and his profession. It adds to a notable career, including consistent listings in the Best Lawyers in America since 2007, earning the Read More
Read MoreIn a recent case involving a hit-and-run incident, attorney Rakin R. Hamad secured a $300,000 settlement for his client. The case involved a pedestrian who was struck while in a crosswalk, resulting in severe injuries. The victim, a 60-year-old male, was walking home one morning when he was hit by the defendant’s vehicle, which was Read More
Read MoreIn April 2022, an 83-year-old retired and active woman was hit by a car while she was legally crossing the street in a crosswalk. She was dragged under the car for about 70 feet, resulting in the scalping of the left side of her head and the degloving of her right hand, multiple broken bones, Read More
Read MoreAccording 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
Read MoreThe dawn of self-driving vehicles promised a future of safe, driverless transport. However, a recent incident involving Cruise, a subsidiary of General Motors (GM), has cast a shadow over this technology’s reliability and safety protocols, resulting in a significant recall and raising crucial legal considerations for personal injury law. The Incident In early October of Read More
Read MoreCurcio Law is proud to announce its recent collaboration with United Community in sponsoring their Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive. As a firm deeply committed to community service, we are thrilled to have played a role in this initiative. This year the program will enable over 600 local families to celebrate Thanksgiving with all the necessary Read More
Read MoreCurcio Law is honored to announce our recognition in the 2024 edition of Best Law Firms®, ranked by Best Lawyers®. Our firm has been regionally ranked Tier 1 in the area of Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs for Washington, D.C. This recognition is not just a testament to our legal expertise, but also a reflection Read More
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