While any car accident can be scary and result in a complex insurance battle, chain-reaction crashes can become incredibly complicated. Not only do car accident victims need to deal with their injuries, but they are often left stuck in the middle of a back and forth between the insurance carriers of the various parties involved looking to assign blame and… READ MORE
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Can You File an Injury Lawsuit After The Statute of Limitations Has Run Out?
Every state is responsible for placing a time limit on how long victims of personal injuries have to file a lawsuit against the alleged at-fault party to recover compensation for their damages. This is called the statute of limitations. In Pennsylvania, the statute of limitations for personal injury cases is two years from the date that the injury occurred. Any… READ MORE
Can Social Media Affect My Injury Lawsuit?
It seems like social media has become woven into the fabric of everything we do each day. We share photos, communicate with loved ones, and “check-in” to places. However, what many people do not realize is that their social media use could inadvertently hurt their personal injury case. Here, The Philadelphia personal injury attorneys at the Ciccarelli Law Offices want… READ MORE
7 Factors That Could Affect Your Compensation
It is vital victims of car accidents receive compensation when they are injured due to the careless or negligent actions of another person. However, there are several factors that can determine how much is a final settlement may end up being. Here, the Philadelphia car accident attorneys at the Ciccarelli Law Offices want to discuss seven of these determining factors.… READ MORE
Pedestrian Crosswalk Laws In Pennsylvania
Pedestrian safety is tantamount on roadways in Pennsylvania. Pedestrians have no protection against the force of a vehicle slamming into them. That is why pedestrian crosswalk laws are so essential to safety. Drivers need to know when pedestrians have the right of way. General Pedestrian Crosswalk Laws The following are laws passed by the state legislature regarding pedestrian crosswalk safety:… READ MORE
How to Obtain a Police Report After a Car Accident
Nobody wants to get into a car accident, and the aftermath of a crash can be confusing. After a crash occurs, there are various things you need to take care of. Securing the police report is vitally important for the outcome of a car accident settlement. The police report is one of the most useful records for an attorney helping… READ MORE
Farm Work Injuries
Agricultural workers face incredible hazards every day they are on the job. Farmers are at high risk for both fatal and non-fatal injuries. Farmworkers sustain injuries and illnesses in a variety of ways and understanding the risks that farmers face is important. Farmworker Injury Statistics The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says that there are more than… READ MORE
Car Seat Laws in Pennsylvania
Children are more vulnerable to serious injuries in car accidents. Because of this, every state has laws in place regarding car seats and children. According to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, during a recent reporting year, a child under the age of 13 in the Commonwealth was injured in a car crash every 33 seconds. PennDOT says that there were… READ MORE
5 Factors That Affect Your Car Accident Settlement
Obtaining a settlement in the aftermath of a car accident that was caused by another driver’s careless or negligent actions is important. Victims in these incidents should not have to worry about how to pay for their medical expenses and property damage. However, there are several factors that could affect your car accident settlement. 1. The severity of the injury… READ MORE
When Are Car Accidents Covered by Workers Comp?
Work injuries are a common occurrence in the US and in Pennsylvania. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), there were approximately 2.8 million workplace injuries and illnesses reported during the latest year. While there are various types of injuries that can occur in the workplace, work injuries can also occur in car accidents. Many people wonder whether or… READ MORE