Falling can be a terrifying experience and cause significant injuries to the victim. However, falling down stairways can be particularly devastating. When this happens, it is often impossible to stop the fall. According to the American Journal of Emergency Medicine, more than one million people in this country or injured on stairs every year. When these incidents occur, it is… READ MORE
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How Do I File An IIED Claim?
Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress (IIED) happens when another person takes actions to purposely cause severe emotional distress to someone else through their outrageous or extreme conduct. When these kinds of intentional actions occur, victims can suffer long-lasting damage and may be able to recover compensation through a personal injury claim. IIED claims are based on the theory of intentional… READ MORE
Limited Tort vs. Full Tort
There are various types of insurance options available to drivers in Pennsylvania. Not only does Pennsylvania have a “no-fault” insurance system in place, but drivers can also choose between full and limited tort coverage options. When discussing car insurance cases in Pennsylvania, we need to fully define the difference between “limited tort” versus “full tort” claims. What does full tort… READ MORE
Small Claims Court in Philadelphia
Understandably, much of the focus of injury claims in court systems revolves around large settlements or jury verdicts. At least, that is what the news what have you believe. In reality, many people have cases that involve smaller amounts of money that will be resolved in a Philadelphia small claims court. At the Ciccarelli Law Offices, we understand that any… READ MORE
What If the Claims Adjuster Denies Coverage?
If you or somebody you love has been injured in an accident, it is likely that you will need to file a claim against an insurance carrier (your own or another party’s carrier) in order to recover compensation for your losses. In most cases, personal injury claims are settled between negotiations with the insurance carrier and the injured party (or… READ MORE
What is an Underride Accident?
When most people think of accidents involving large trucks, they think of head-on collisions or side-impact crashes between a truck and a traditional passenger vehicle. However, underride crashes are also common, and these incidents can lead to catastrophic injuries and even fatalities for drivers and passengers inside vehicles. Underride incidents happen when the momentum of another crash forces a passenger… READ MORE
What is Mediation and How Does it Work?
If you or somebody you love has been injured due to the negligence of another person or entity, you may be considering filing a personal injury lawsuit to recover compensation for your losses. One route of dispute resolution for personal injury claims is mediation. Philadelphia personal injury attorneys and insurance carriers recognize the value of mediation and use the process… READ MORE
Pennsylvania Car Accident Compensation Laws
When someone is injured in a car accident, they should be able to count on insurance carriers to cover the expenses. However, these cases are rarely straightforward, and securing compensation for all accident-related expenses can be difficult. Limits on Damages In general, there are no caps on compensation that a person can receive in the aftermath of a car accident… READ MORE
How Insurance Companies Dispute Liability In Accident Cases
In the aftermath of sustaining an injury in a car accident, victims rely on insurance settlements to help cover their medical expenses and other accident-related costs. However, insurance carriers are “for-profit” companies that will do what they can to ensure they pay as little as possible in a payout. Here, we will discuss how insurance companies can dispute liability after… READ MORE
How Driver Fatigue Can Lead To Truck Accidents
There are many large commercial trucks in and around Philadelphia. These vehicles cross Pennsylvania roadways each day and provide valuable services to our economy. However, large trucks can also cause serious accidents and severe injuries. The Philadelphia truck accident attorneys at the Ciccarelli Law Offices want to discuss how driver fatigue causes these incidents. What causes driver fatigue? Being tired… READ MORE