Search Site
Menu
Distracted Driving

Alexandria Distracted Driving Lawyer

Representing the Seriously Injured by Distracted Drivers in Virginia

The number of people seriously injured or killed in automobile crashes caused by drivers using cell phones is increasing. In one such case we recently resolved, our elderly client suffered serious and permanent brain injuries when he was struck in the crosswalk by a driver on a cell phone. Another case involves an elderly woman in the crosswalk struck by a driver that was prosecuted for reckless driving, as there was evidence she was on her cell phone at the time.

The statistics reflect this alarming trend. In 2017, drivers using cell phones caused 1,587 car crashes in Virginia alone. Seven of these crashes were fatal, 587 caused injuries, and 993 collisions destroyed or caused significant property damage.

Curcio Law is an active participant and supporter of the “End Distracted Driving” (EndDD) initiative, which aims to save lives by educating, advocating, and acting to prevent distracted driving accidents. According to EndDD, distracted driving is typically caused by one or more of three main types of driving distractions:

  • Manual distractions cause drivers to move their hands off of the wheel
  • Visual distractions cause drivers to move their eyes away from the road
  • Cognitive distractions cause drivers to lose focus and think about something other than driving

Cell phone use and texting, in particular, encompasses all three types of distractions, making it especially dangerous to do. Speaking on a cell phone increases the likelihood of having a crash by 4 times and texting while driving increases a driver’s risk of crashing by an incredible 23 times.

Representing those seriously injured, or the loved ones of those killed by a distracted driver, requires knowledge of the laws regarding cell phone use, familiarity with the physical and mental distractions caused by cell phone use, as well as effective use of the tools of discovery and subpoenas to obtain the records needed to prove cell phone use in court.

As experienced and devoted personal injury attorneys, Curcio Law is determined to hold distracted drivers accountable for the pain and suffering they cause. If a distracted driving accident has impacted you or a loved one, or you would be interested in having Tom Curcio speak to a group about the dangers of distracted driving, contact us.

OUR RESULTS
  • "$2,000,000.00 Auto Pedestrian Hit by Car / Brain Injury"

  • "$2,000,000.00 Pedestrian Hit By Bus / Broken Foot, Surgery Complications & Partial Choroidal Detachment"

  • "$2,000,000.00 Wrongful Death Settlement"

  • "$1,900,000.00 Pedestrian Hit By Truck / Fractured Pelvis & Multiple Surgeries"

  • "$1,500,000.00 Auto Accident / Wrongful Death"

  • "$1,200,000.00 Auto Accident / Broken Neck, Punctured Lung"

  • "$847,500.00 Dangerous Dog Bite / Facial Injury, Scarring"

  • "$600,000.00 Tractor Trailer Crash / Neck Injury, requiring surgery"

  • "$595,000.00 (Jury Verdict) Auto Accident / Broken Foot"

  • "$546,905.00 Auto Accident / Neck injury, Herniated Disc"

Meet Our Attorneys
Our Awards & Memberships
  • Three best rated
  • Best Personal injury lawyers in Alexandria
Client Reviews
  • google
    5.0/5.0

    Justin Curcio and Curcio Law were outstanding in handling all aspects of my car accident. I’m very appreciative of the support they gave me and by making a bad situation into a seamless process.

    Read more

    Keri Cotman

  • google
    5.0/5.0

    The process was made easy by Justin Curcio. After the first meeting, he/his office handled everything only involving me once in a while when a decision was needed. A seamless process relieving me of much stress!

    Read more

    Lys Stalker

  • google
    5.0/5.0

    I can not put into words the amazing experience Tom and his team have done for our family. My daughter and I were involved in a terrible accident in 2021 that resulted in some serious injuries. From the very first encounter, Tom treated our case lik...

    Read more

    Cherelle C. Lamptey

  • google
    5.0/5.0

    Tom was my attorney for a 3rd party personal injury (dog bite) that I experienced in 2021. He provided outstanding guidance & led my case to a very successful conclusion. I recommend Tom & his firm to anyone needing legal support. Thank you Tom, yo...

    Read more

    Bonnie Martin

  • google
    5.0/5.0

    After an auto accident I needed a Personal Injury Lawyer. Curcio Law was recommended. Justin Curcio handled my case. He was meticulous in gathering information and at the hearing. I was treated with courtesy and caring all through the process. M...

    Read more

    Virginia Norton

See all reviews
Contact us

Quick Contact Form