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How to Avoid Accidents with School Buses
/by Caroselli, Beachler & ColemanThe start of the school year is always a happy time for parents, who are generally running on fumes by September after a packed summer. However, fall brings new challenges with it. While buses are generally very safe vehicles, there is always a chance of an accident. This could leave a pedestrian, rider, or occupant […]
Can Victims Sue the Government Over an Auto Accident Injury?
/by Caroselli, Beachler & ColemanIf another driver causes an auto accident and you become injured, you have the right to file a lawsuit against them to seek compensation. What happens if the liable party is someone who was working on behalf of the government at the time of the crash? Any time you involve the government in a personal […]
How to Avoid Staged Car Accidents
/by Caroselli, Beachler & ColemanIn case being involved in a car accident wasn’t already frightening enough, you also have to worry about staged car accidents. While genuine car collisions are the result of an unintentional mistake or unlucky circumstances, staged car accidents are carefully planned out. One or two people work together, roping in an innocent outside party who […]
PTSD and Other Psychological Trauma from a Car Accident
/by Caroselli, Beachler & ColemanWhen people talk about injuries after a car accident, they often forget to include the mental and emotional impact of a crash. Even if you’ve only suffered minor injuries or you’re expected to make a full recovery, a collision can have a massive negative impact on your mental health. This can spill over into other […]
How Are Personal Injury Settlements Different from Jury Verdicts?
/by Caroselli Beachler & ColemanIf you are the victim of an accident, it is imperative that you fully understand your legal options to be able to protect your legal rights as well as claim full financial compensation for your injuries. There are substantial differences between out-of-court settlements and litigation, the two available avenues for settling a personal injury claim. […]
What happens if you are injured while in an Uber or Lyft?
/by Kelly L. Enders and Susan A. MeredithIn recent years, Uber and Lyft ridesharing services have become very popular. Rideshare companies have transformed transportation by providing a fast, easy and often reliable way to get where you are going. But what happens when you are injured while a passenger in a ridesharing service? It can be confusing to determine which insurance company […]
Common Dental Injuries That Result from Forceful Impacts
/by Caroselli, Beachler & ColemanTooth problems can cause a cascade of other health issues, including infections, bone erosion, and difficulty eating that can lead to malnutrition. Unfortunately, dental injuries are also fairly common in car collisions. While human teeth are strong, they aren’t built to withstand forceful impacts. If you suffer a tooth injury due to someone else’s negligence, […]
Wrong-Way Accidents Increasing
/by Caroselli, Beachler & ColemanWhy are wrong way crashes so much more dangerous than other types of car accidents? Speed is a big factor. When one party is driving the correct way and not anticipating any obstacles, they have time to react to a wrong-way driver and try to slow down or get out of the way. The same […]
When an Expert Witness Might be Needed in a Car Accident Case?
/by Caroselli, Beachler & Coleman, LLCCar accidents cost $871 billion annually in the United States. The costs involved in car accidents are high because of the ensuing medical bills, pain and suffering, loss of wages, and mental health issues that the victims go through. There are several critical legal elements to evaluate in a car accident. If your personal injury case […]
Common Causes of Roundabout Accidents
/by Caroselli, Beachler & Coleman, LLCRoundabouts are quickly becoming a major part of the American landscape. These types of intersections were once confined mainly to European countries, and the first ones were built in the US in the early 1990s. Today, there are thousands of roundabouts around the country, with tens of thousands more in the planning stages. The Pennsylvania […]