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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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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Cruise Vehicle Recall: A Closer Look at Self-Driving Vehicle Safety and Legal Implications
The future was supposed to be breezy with the embrace of self-driving cars. However a recent recall involving Cruise vehicles, a subsidiary of General Motors (GM), highlights the considerable hurdles still looming and has cast a shadow over this technology’s reliability. The Incident In the streets of San Francisco in October 2023, a Cruise vehicle Read More
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Highlighting Attorney Rakin Hamad: $175,000 Settlement Attained in Complex Rear-End Collision Case
Attorney Rakin Hamad secured a substantial settlement of $175,000 in a complex rear-end collision case. The case centers around an incident where the plaintiff, who was stopped at a red light, became the victim of a rear-end collision in Prince William County. What sets this case apart are the plaintiff’s pre-existing lower back injuries, which Read More
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$225,000 Settlement Secured for Retired Serviceman in Intersection Collision Case
Let’s pause to recognize the achievement of Tom Curcio, whose dedication led to a $225,000 resolution for a plaintiff, aged 89, involved in a significant collision at an intersection. At the center of this case is a T-intersection car crash, where the plaintiff, accompanied by his wife, was exercising the right of way. A young Read More
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Auto Insurance Coverage for Unexpected Situations: Occupying and Using a Car
Automobile insurance policies are intended to protect drivers and passengers from harm in the event of an accident or injury caused by the use or operation of an automobile. As a recent case of the Virginia Court of Appeals shows, the extent of the coverage provided by your Virginia automobile policy may be broader than Read More
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Proposed VA Bill Will Help The Injured Get Justice
Periodically throughout each Virginia Legislature session, we report on Bills that are of interest to our personal injury practice and that our clients and friends may find helpful and informative. One such Bill is House Bill 1440, which addresses an evidentiary issue we often face in cases where the careless driver who was issued a Read More
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Do You Know a Journalist?
As many of you know, one of Curcio Law’s passion projects is to educate the public about the dangers of distracted driving. Over the years, Tom has spoken on this topic at local schools, to newly licensed drivers, and to many local community organizations on behalf of the EndDD.org (End Distracted Driving) campaign. One of Read More
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Major Pro-Consumer Auto Insurance Law Passed
We are very excited to report on a significant change to Virginia’s automobile insurance laws passed in this year’s legislative session. This law will significantly benefit consumers by providing the full coverage limits purchased when such limits are needed most. As many of you know, and we have written about before, Virginia law requires that Read More
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Preparing for Trial: The Power of Medical Illustrations in a Personal Injury Case
Medical illustrations are an important tool in proving damages in a plaintiff’s personal injury case. A medical illustration is a visual depiction of an injury or a procedure performed on the injured party. When a medical expert explains how a person was injured, many medical terms are used, and the average juror is unfamiliar with Read More
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