A client of Ciccarelli Law Offices had the misfortune of being involved in a nightmare accident in West Chester. While legally crossing the street at a pedestrian crosswalk in accordance with the traffic control device, our client was struck from behind by a driver who could not see over the steering wheel of the large vehicle. Predictably, this resulted in… READ MORE

One of our most recent clients was biking through Lancaster when suddenly he was struck by a vehicle at the left leg. The driver was an insured motorist who was driving negligently. The frightening accident caused serious structural damage to his leg. Aside from his leg injury, our client was thankfully in good health otherwise. In Pennsylvania, a person injured… READ MORE

Two years ago, a client of ours came into the office because she experienced a relatively common accident. At a local grocery store, our client slipped and fell onto the hard linoleum floor where she was walking. She walked in front of the meat refrigerator, when she abruptly fell because of a puddle of standing water that was there. The… READ MORE

All the counties surrounding the mid-state including, Delaware, Chester, Lancaster, Montgomery, and Philadelphia Counties, have experienced a spike in DUI arrests over the last several years.  Several clients have been surprised at how experienced Criminal Defense Attorneys can change the outcome of any criminal proceeding. In Pennsylvania the DUI law states that a person, may not drive a vehicle if… READ MORE

Another unsuspecting motor vehicle insurance client was denied underinsured motorist coverage, this time the culprit company was Geico. In a much too common trend, where drivers are not given the relief they pay for in their insurance policy, Geico denied a Dauphin County family their right to coverage resulting from a two vehicle crash. Auto-insurance companies are supposed to be… READ MORE

Our client was out riding his motorcycle in Lancaster County and came to a stop at a red light. While he was sitting there, he was struck from behind by a horse and buggy. He was thrown from his bike and dragged across the road by the horse. The motorcycle then fell on him and the front wheel struck his… READ MORE

Automobile accident litigation is a long and constant battle to get the compensation an injured party is entitled to. One example of this is a February 2013 car accident case that took place on I-76 near Philadelphia. Only now, after a settlement was finally reached in June 2015, are the three plaintiffs seeking to enforce the deal and receive their… READ MORE

New Bill allows State Campus University Police Extended powers As most of you may know West Chester is home to our beloved West Chester University Fighting Rams.  Go RAMS!!!  We here at Ciccarelli Law firm want the local families and students to be up to date on the new laws regarding Campus Police jurisdiction. Act 41 is a new law… READ MORE

Just under two years ago, a 58 year old man was in a deadly car accident when he was struck by a car going the wrong way on a main street. This was a sad event that caused the driver’s death soon after the accident. As the legal process delved into the issues surrounding the case, it was discovered that… READ MORE

Fibromyalgia Injury Determined to Be Caused By Automobile Accident. After a car accident, many injuries can occur to any of the passengers involved in the accident, leaving the injured in a “heap of debt” from medical costs. In most cases, the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law provides as little as Five Thousand Dollars and medical coverage and the rest is left… READ MORE