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
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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 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
Chain Reaction Crashes: Who is at Fault?
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
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