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$160,000 settlement: A misstep leads to a ruptured Achilles tendon
We’re pleased to share a significant legal win achieved by Thomas J. Curcio, a dedicated attorney who recently secured a substantial settlement for his client. The case centered around a 61-year-old woman who, after a meal at the Hot Pot Legend restaurant at the One Loudoun complex, experienced a significant fall. As she exited the 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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Making a Case for Punitive Damages in Virginia
Punitive damages are extra compensation given in civil cases to punish someone for extremely reprehensible behavior. They serve as an example and a warning to discourage others from doing the same thing. In Allstate Ins. Co. v. Wade, 265 Va. 383 (2003), the Virginia Supreme Court explains in its ruling that a defendant’s behavior has to 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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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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Phases of Trial – An Overview
A common question prospective and current clients ask us is how an actual civil trial proceeds and what occurs during the trial. While each of the parts of a trial discussed below will be addressed in greater detail in blogs to come, this overview provides a quick summary for a basic understanding. Keep in mind 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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Preparing for Trial: Overcoming the Defense’s Case
As the plaintiff, the injured party must present their case-in-chief to the jury before the defendant’s case. In their case-in-chief, the plaintiff must prove liability and damages. That is, the plaintiff must first prove that the defendant was negligent in causing the plaintiff’s injuries. Then the plaintiff must prove the defendant’s negligent behavior caused every 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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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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5.0/5.0Justin Curcio helped my father with a John vs Doe accident. He was always available and always answered our questions in depth and extensively. He made it very obvious that he really cares for his clients and always wants what’s best for them and a...
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I am so grateful that Tom Curico was my lawyer in a recent injury case. His persistence & due diligence went well above my expectations leaving me with a settlement I was not expecting. His attention to detail and thoroughness made the best outcome...
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The Curcio Law Firm (particularly Tom Curcio and Justin Curcio) did an excellent job of representing me in my personal injury case. I was severely injured in a car/bike accident. They are smart, experienced in personal injury matters, easy to work wi...
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Don’t look twice in your search in Virginia for an attorney. I did a few google searches for a lawyer after I got rear ended by 2 cars and suffered injuries. Other firms weren’t as responsive or were more focused on gloating about their credentia...
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Rakin from Curcio Law took my case for personal injury and I must say that it was a pleasure. All it took to initiate the process was one phone call where he asked detailed questions about the incident and that is it really. I made no effort to follo...
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