By Tom Curcio | Published March 9, 2016 | Posted in Social Media | Tagged Tags: defamation, defamatory statements, libel, slander | Comments Off on Defamation: Personal Injury?
Defamation: Personal Injury?
Pop Quiz: Libel is a spoken defamatory statement. (True, False) You’ve probably got your head cocked to the side, “what did they teach us back in the 5th grade? Is it slander or libel…?” If you said true, good job, like most of us you have woefully forgotten grade school teachings. While both slander and Read More
Read MoreThe Strangers in Your Home
I remember when I was in the eighth grade and Facebook had just lowered its requirement for a “.edu” email address and suddenly everyone had a Facebook profile but me. It was awful. My friends were discussing Facebook stickers and Facebook pins (remember those?) and I was the loser who only had an AOL IM Read More
Read MoreDrones, Hover Boards, Lawsuits, OH MY!
I am not going to lie—when I heard that Amazon would be delivering packages via drones last year I was ecstatic. As a perpetual procrastinator, gift buying and completing errands in general happen much later than they should and holiday express shipping kills me. But, the drones never took off, much to the chagrin of Read More
Read MoreHoliday Party Hard (and Safe)
It’s December which means party, after party, after party! There is just a wonderful feeling that befalls everyone when the holiday music starts playing, cookies start popping up everywhere, and the “Season of Giving” begins. Between work festivities, friend get togethers, and family fun December is a month of celebrations and merry making! But, too Read More
Read MoreIgnorance Ain’t Bliss on the Road
When I was a freshman in college I was not allowed a car on campus. So one cold night in December, during finals, a whole bunch of us wanted McDonalds, which was about 3 miles off campus down Richmond Road, the main road in Williamsburg. As none of us had cars, I volunteered to bike Read More
Read MoreDon’t Toke and Drive
Don’t Toke and Drive Marijuana, Cannabis, Greens, Mary Jane, Cush, Dank, Weed—there are a lot of names for the odd numbered leaved plant that causes a lot of heartache in this country. But with 23 states and the District of Columbia legalizing Marijuana to some degree, it’s becoming more readily accessible, and consumed more frequently. Read More
Read MoreIf You Post It- They Will Win
If You Post It- They Will Win We’ve all heard the warnings: “Don’t post that to Facebook, everyone can see it.” In this day of instant gratification of information it is not uncommon for employers, clients, significant others, family, and friends to “stalk” others on social media. That picture of you with a lamp shade Read More
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Tom Curcio, the driving force behind Curcio Law, is a dedicated trial lawyer with more than 35 years of experience in Northern Virginia. He has dedicated his career to representing people who have been seriously injured through no fault of their own. He works tirelessly to obtain the compensation his clients are legally entitled to…
Rakin Hamad is a graduate of the George Mason Law School and joined Curcio Law as an associate in August 2018. Rakin works closely with Tom Curcio and staff in preparing cases from the initial client meeting through trial and has been a perfect fit for the firm. During law school, Rakin interned at the…
Justin Curcio received his J.D. from St. John’s University School of Law in 2015, where he was awarded an academic scholarship. During law school, he worked for the Nassau County District Attorney’s Office and the law firm of Bartlett, McDonough & Monaghan, LLP. Justin also spent a semester studying law at the University of Glasgow…
Julia Martinez, a Florida native, joined Curcio Law as a paralegal in 2013. She began her legal career in 1998 working at a personal injury firm that primarily handled automobile accidents, slip and falls, and products liability cases. Then, in 2008 she expanded her knowledge by working at two other law firms. She obtained her…
As the firm’s office manager, Kathy McAfee is dedicated to making sure the office runs smoothly and that the team has what it needs by way of resources, technology, and supplies to best serve our clients. Kathy graduated with a B.A. in Sociology from Roanoke College in 1986 and afterward, returned to Alexandria. She began…
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5.0/5.0Working with Curcio Law was a great experience, especially in the midst of dealing with countless medical visits and bills. Tom Curcio and his team displayed incredible patience, knowledge, and a willingness to help in every way possible. Even after ...
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Rakin handled my lawsuit with care. He represented me and was able to win and bring the truth to light. Very thankful to the law firm for taking my case and very happy with their service.
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I am a recent client of Curcio Law and and do not hesitate to give that firm my highest recommendation. I had suffered a serious injury as a pedestrian hit by a bus and spent a month in the hospital and the subsequent year learning to walk and funct...
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Mr. Curcio is the best in NOVA! He helped my mother when we were helpless. Without his help, we would not win the case. Also, Mr. Curcio is very kind, polite, professional, and an expert lawyer. Please hire him for your case and you won't be disappo...
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I would highly recommend Curcio Law to help you if you are in an accident. They were very professional and helpful with both mine and my husband unfortunate situations whereby individuals ran the red light. I honestly don't know what I would have d...
