In the aftermath of a car accident, you will be claiming compensation against the negligent driver’s insurance carrier (or with yours if you are using no-fault coverage). You will be making many important decisions that could affect the amount of your settlement. One of these decisions will revolve around whether or not you should sign a medical authorization for the… READ MORE
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Involved in A Car Accident Without Car Insurance
Car insurance is required by every state in this country. However, there are an estimated 32 million uninsured drivers in the United States. For various reasons, some drivers make the choice to operate without insurance. This is never a good idea and can lead to serious penalties, including license suspension, jail time, and various monetary penalties. Pennsylvania “choice no-fault” System… READ MORE
How Much Is My Car Accident Injury Claim Worth?
In the aftermath of a car accident, victims need to know how much their claim is worth. Car accident victims are often overwhelmed, dealing with injuries, and worried about getting their vehicle fixed. Various factors can affect the amount a person receives from a car accident settlement. Understanding these factors and how they impact your claim is important. What factors… READ MORE
How Can A Witness Help My Car Accident Case?
The aftermath of a Philadelphia car accident case can be incredibly confusing. If you are injured or dealing with property damage, you need to know how you can get compensation for your accident-related expenses. There are various factors that can affect whether or not you receive compensation and how much a settlement may be. While many car accident claims come… READ MORE
New Years & Christmas Car Accident Statistics
It is the holiday season in the US. While you may be breathing easy having made it through Thanksgiving, Black Friday, and Cyber Monday, you know that you have to gear right back up again. Christmas and New Years are right around the corner. Unfortunately, one of the most common themes during the holidays is drunk driving crashes. The period… READ MORE
[Study] The Most Dangerous Zones for Pedestrian in Philadelphia
In November 2016, the city of Philadelphia announced its plans for Vision Zero, setting a target of zero traffic-related fatalities by 2030. However, two years later, it’s been argued that the initiative has not done enough to put safety as a primary priority. From 2014-2018, traffic-related fatalities have been on an increasing trend that, if it continues, will fail to… READ MORE
E-Cig & Vaping Product Injury Statistics
The e-cigarette industry has become increasingly popular over the last decade, particularly with younger adults and teenagers. Originally touted as a way to help people transition from traditional cigarettes to a safer alternative, we now know that using e-cigarettes and cape products can cause serious health problems as well. This year, the e-cigarette industry has faced scrutiny after it was… READ MORE
Get a Safe Ride Home with Ciccarelli Law Offices This New Year’s Eve
UPDATE: Due to overwhelming demand, Ciccarelli Law Offices has expanded the program to $15000 in Uber credits. This means we will be providing 1500 people with safe rides home this New Year! Alcohol-related accidents are a leading cause of death and injury in the United States. If someone decides to drive drunk, they are putting themselves and those… READ MORE
Winter Driving Safety Tips
Winter driving is something that we have to deal with in Pennsylvania. It can be both frustrating and scary for travelers. Ice and snow on the roadway can present challenges that many people do not know how to overcome. There were over 128,000 crashes reported to the Pennsylvania DOT during the latest reporting year. Many of those accidents happened in… READ MORE
What is Defensive Walking?
You have probably heard of defensive driving, but have you ever heard of defensive walking? Defensive driving has to do with anticipating what other drivers will do. Defensive walking is much the same – thinking ahead about what a driver will do that could cause you harm. Pedestrians are the most vulnerable group of people in and around the roadways.… READ MORE