By Justin Curcio | Published June 27, 2024 | Posted in Community, Insurance | Tagged Tags: Community, Insurance | Comments Off on New Bad Faith Laws In Virginia Under Virgnia Code § 8.01-66.1: Effective July 1, 2024
New Bad Faith Laws In Virginia Under Virgnia Code § 8.01-66.1: Effective July 1, 2024
In December 2020, we wrote a very popular article “How does the lack of bad faith laws in Virginia effect underinsured / uninsured motorist?” Bad faith in this context is when insurance companies deny or delay a legitimate claim without a valid reason or basis. Ultimately an insurance company wants to pay as little as Read More
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Road Rules Around School Buses in Virginia
We understand how frustrating it is to set out for work 20 minutes early, only to end up blocked behind a school bus. But in order to guarantee the safety of our young ones while they travel to school each day, everyone must adherence to Virginia’s school bus rules of the road. So, let’s dive Read More
Read MoreEmpathy in Action: 9/11 Trial Lawyers Care Program
In the aftermath of the devastating September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, countless individuals and organizations stepped forward to offer support, aid, and solace to those affected. Shortly after Congress passed legislation to establish the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund, the Association of Trial Lawyers of America (ATLA, now American Association for Justice ) wrote a Read More
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Pedestrian Deaths on the Rise: Fairfax County Tops the List
In 2022, the United States saw approximately 7,508 pedestrian fatalities resulting from motor vehicle collision. This marked the highest pedestrian death count in forty years, as reported by the Governors Highway Safety Association. Pedestrian fatalities have been rising since 2010, a paradox as overall traffic-related deaths decreased between 2007 and 2016. Virginia’s statistics aligned with Read More
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Firsthand Account: Saluting Fairfax County’s Swift Action in Crisis
It is truly amazing how on any given day, an emergency that threatens life, limb, and property can happen. After work on Thursday, May 4, I drove to the marina in my neighborhood to attend our monthly membership meeting. As I drove toward the club house, the road was blocked with numerous Fairfax County firetrucks, 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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Curcio Law Enjoys Giving Back
Earlier this month, Justin and Rakin volunteered as judges at the Costello mock trial competition. George Mason University’s (GMU) Antonin Scalia Law School hosted its 16th annual John L. Costello National Criminal Law Trial Advocacy Competition, which featured 31 teams from 21 law schools across the United States. Dozens of GMU students volunteered as witnesses, practicing 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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The Evolving Use of Social Media as Evidence
Recently, I had the pleasure of participating on a panel as part of a Continuing Legal Education (CLE) course offered by the Fairfax Bar Association. As a member of the Fairfax Bar Association, Curcio Law is honored to participate in these seminars and share our knowledge with our peers. The topic discussed was the discoverability Read More
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Are You Curious About Ramadan?
April marks the beginning of Ramadan for Muslims around the world. Our Associate Rakin Hamad, a Muslim himself, shares some great information about Ramadan and how it impacts Muslims across the world. What is Ramadan? Ramadan is the holy month for Muslims. During Ramadan, Muslims fast every day of the month. Fasting is one of Read More
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