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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 […]
Can Parents Be Held Liable for a Car Accident Caused by Their Teenager
/by Caroselli Beachler & Coleman LLCDriving is a privilege that is afforded to teens who are 16 years of age in the state of Pennsylvania. When the teen turns 16 and has met all of the legal requirements they can then apply for a driver’s license. With their inexperience and maturity level, they are more likely than adults to be […]
The Dangers of Seat Back Failures in an Accident
/by Caroselli Beachler & Coleman LLCYou may not realize the importance of your vehicle’s seats until one of them fails during a car accident. Seat back failures have been the cause of many serious injuries during vehicle crashes, injuries that could have been completely avoided with better design and manufacturing standards. How Seat Backs Can Fail When a collision occurs, […]
What Is a Contingency Fee and How Does it Affect You and Your Case?
/by Caroselli, Beachler & ColemanA contingency fee is a charge for a service after the service provider fulfills certain predetermined conditions. For example, when you retain the services of a car accident lawyer on a contingency fee basis, you do not have to pay them an hourly rate for their services. Instead, if they win the case for you, […]
How Dashcam Footage Can Impact a Car Accident Case
/by Caroselli, Beachler & Coleman, LLCCar accidents have increased significantly during the past couple of years. In fact, a recent report from the US Department of Transportation revealed that vehicle accident fatalities increased by 18.4% during the first half of 2021, the largest six-month increase ever recorded. An estimated 20,160 people were killed in auto accidents during the first half […]
Who is Responsible for Work-Related Auto Accidents?
/by Caroselli, Beachler & ColemanWork-related injuries happen every day. But when you are in a work-related car accident, you may be unsure of how to proceed. Do you file a claim with the insurance company? Are you entitled to workers’ compensation benefits? How are you going to provide for your family while you are unable to work and recuperating […]
Can Your Vehicle’s “Black Box” Help with Your Auto Accident Claim?
/by Caroselli Beachler & Coleman LLCWhen people think of a “black box”, they usually think of airplanes and the recording device that produces valuable data after a crash. For many years, airplanes have been equipped with event data recorders (EDRs) that provide information about how the crash occurred. Many commercial trucks also have EDRs, and these days, there is a […]