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Salem Witch Trials: Would You Survive?

By Justin Curcio | Published October 19, 2020 | Posted in Fun Facts, Halloween, History | Comments Off on Salem Witch Trials: Would You Survive?

In 1641, the General Court of the Massachusetts Bay Colony proclaimed the following “If any man or woman be a witch, that is, hath or consulteth with a familiar spirit, they shall be put to death. Exod. 22. 188; Deut. 13. 6, 10; Deut. 17. 2, 6.” If you were found to be a witch Read More

What Is The Injury Board?

By Tom Curcio | Published October 15, 2020 | Posted in Community, COVID-19, Injury Board, Personal Injury, Thomas J. Curcio | Comments Off on What Is The Injury Board?

Over the past several years, I have been fortunate to be a member of the Injury Board (IB), a group of very experienced, like-minded personal injury lawyers from around the United States and the United Kingdom committed to helping those who have been injured due to the careless conduct of another. There is a tremendous Read More

5 Strange Halloween Laws Still on the Books

By Justin Curcio | Published October 9, 2020 | Posted in Fun Facts, Halloween, HalloweenSafety | Comments Off on 5 Strange Halloween Laws Still on the Books

Be Careful Where You Trick-or-Treat!! Halloween is an excellent time of year for all ages to dress up and celebrate “All Hallows’ Eve,” unless you live in an area with some unknown restrictions to those looking to partake in traditional Halloween activities. Here are a few examples: City of Rehoboth Beach, DE, § 198-33. In the Read More

“The Ghostbusters Ruling”

By Justin Curcio | Published October 2, 2020 | Posted in Fun Facts, Halloween | Comments Off on “The Ghostbusters Ruling”

NY Court Holds House To Be Legally Haunted Happy October from all of us at Curcio Law!!! In the spirit of Halloween, we would like to share a ruling with you from the 1991 New York Appellate Division of the Supreme Court, First Judicial Department. This ghoulishly famous property law case, Stambovsky v. Ackley, 169 Read More

An Overview of the Phases of Discovery in a Lawsuit

By Justin Curcio | Published September 15, 2020 | Posted in Discovery, Lawsuit | Comments Off on An Overview of the Phases of Discovery in a Lawsuit

You were unable to reach a settlement for your personal injury claim and decided to file a lawsuit. Once your complaint is filed and responded to, it’s time to gather additional evidence, gain a better understanding of the other party’s position, and develop court strategies. This is called the discovery process. Discovery allows both parties to request Read More

“Election Day” is actually “The Final Day of Voting”

By Tom Curcio | Published September 10, 2020 | Posted in America, Community, COVID-19 | Comments Off on “Election Day” is actually “The Final Day of Voting”

This post was written by Curcio Law Intern, Walter Smith Given the COVID-19 pandemic in the middle of a presidential election year, there is an increased interest in absentee voting. Voters hoping to avoid the potential of getting sick while waiting in line or visiting their designated polling place during election day may be wondering Read More

Curcio Law College Scholarship Contest – The Winning Essay

By Tom Curcio | Published September 3, 2020 | Posted in Community, Distracted Driving | Comments Off on Curcio Law College Scholarship Contest – The Winning Essay

Summer 2020 Addressing the essay prompt: “How best to address the problem of distracted driving?” Authored by Jarrett Scott Tyree Distractions to the human mind are constant and neverending. Our lives are constantly filled with distractions. Much of this is caused by the rise in new advanced technologies that seem as if they require our Read More

What Happens If My Case Doesn’t Settle? It’s Time to File a Lawsuit

By Rakin Hamad | Published August 15, 2020 | Posted in Law, Lawsuit, Settlement | Comments Off on What Happens If My Case Doesn’t Settle? It’s Time to File a Lawsuit

Your lawyer has worked hard to establish and prove liability and damages, send a demand letter to the defendant’s insurance company, and undergo negotiations with the insurance company to reach a settlement. A vast majority of personal injury claims are settled, but there are times when a settlement can’t be reached. When this happens, it’s Read More

Homeowner’s Insurance: Coverage for Injuries Not on the Premise

By Justin Curcio | Published July 16, 2020 | Posted in Accidents, Home Safety, Insurance, Personal Injury, Slip and Fall | Comments Off on Homeowner’s Insurance: Coverage for Injuries Not on the Premise

Homeowner’s insurance coverage covers your home and your assets from certain loses that may occur. But what about injuries to someone else? What about injuries to someone else not on your property? Injuries on the Property Homeowner’s insurance typically includes liability coverage to the homeowner for injuries sustained by someone while on the homeowner’s property. Read More

How Do I Settle My Personal Injury Claim?

By Rakin Hamad | Published July 15, 2020 | Posted in Personal Injury, Settlement | Comments Off on How Do I Settle My Personal Injury Claim?

The settlement process of a personal injury claim cannot begin until you have determined liability and have proof that you sustained damages during the accident that led to your claim. It is important to note that you should always wait until you’ve reached your maximum medical improvement (MMI), which means you’ve recovered as much as Read More

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