When you decide to seek compensation after a motorcycle accident, your attorney will be your main source of information and legal support. However, depending on the details of your case, your attorney may also bring in outside experts to strengthen your claim and give them a better understanding of the intricacies of your accident. Expert […]
If you’ve been hurt on the job and are receiving Workers’ Compensation benefits, have you considered whether you’re being paid fairly? “Indemnity benefits,” otherwise known as wage loss benefits under the Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Act, provides compensation based on your average weekly wage subject to a state maximum rate that varies yearly—but getting an accurate […]
https://www.cbmclaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/shutterstock_1466791640-1.jpg6671000Rhett Cherkin, Esq.http://www.cbmclaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/logo1.pngRhett Cherkin, Esq.2023-12-07 11:40:412023-12-07 11:40:41Miscalculations in Worker’s Compensation: Is Your Worker’s Compensation Rate Not Adding Up?
A car accident can have a devastating impact on your life, affecting your physical health and well-being, mental health, ability to work, and financial stability. If you know that someone else is to blame for your accident, it’s time to hold them accountable with a personal injury claim. To you, the evidence may be clear—they […]
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Truck drivers are a common sight on Pittsburgh roads, filling an important role in the American economy. While the majority of commercial vehicle trips are uneventful and safe, accidents do happen. When a driver has certain health conditions, drives while fatigued, or drives while impaired, they are at serious risk of causing a collision. Sleep […]
Riding a motorcycle is inherently risky, thanks to the minimal protection offered by the bikes themselves and the way that so many people drive around riders. One type of accident that can cause serious damage to riders and their bikes is dooring. Dooring accidents can also cause secondary accidents when a rider is thrown into […]
Walking and biking are great opportunities to see the colorful changes in fall foliage—but are not without their risks. Estimates from the Governors Highway Safety Association state that more than 7,500 pedestrians were killed by drivers last year—a 40-year high in the United States. For bicyclists it is not much better—roughly 1,000 die and over […]
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Motorcycle riders often patronize a specific make of motorcycles and know the bikes like the back of their hand, but what about motorcycle insurance after the purchase is made? Riders face unique dangers on the road, as they are far less protected in a crash than typical motorists. Nobody wants to think about insurance when […]
https://www.cbmclaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/shutterstock_2121831740-1.jpg6671000Kelly Enders and Samsher Dhaliwalhttp://www.cbmclaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/logo1.pngKelly Enders and Samsher Dhaliwal2023-11-07 11:58:372023-12-20 12:27:41Motorcycle Insurance: Make Sure You’re Covered Before Hitting The Open Road
Automobile accidents commonly occur because a driver does not follow traffic laws. According to Pennsylvania Courts, the most common traffic violations are: Speeding Failure to stop at a stop sign Overtaking a vehicle Illegal turn Following too closely Move over law Historical data shows that the majority of violations in Pennsylvania happen during the summer […]
https://www.cbmclaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/multi-car-crash-1030x515-1.jpg5151030Susan Meredith and Sam Dhaliwalhttp://www.cbmclaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/logo1.pngSusan Meredith and Sam Dhaliwal2023-11-07 11:08:572023-12-20 12:31:44Know Your Rights When Involved in a Motor Vehicle Accident
When you’re involved in an accident and there are questions of fault and liability, it’s common for the other party’s insurance adjuster to reach out to you. You may naturally want to be cooperative and helpful with their investigation, especially if they are sympathetic and kind to you. However, you must always remember that they […]
https://www.cbmclaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/shutterstock_1973009405-1.jpg6671000Caroselli, Beachler & Colemanhttp://www.cbmclaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/logo1.pngCaroselli, Beachler & Coleman2023-10-28 19:52:512023-10-22 20:00:26Why You Shouldn’t Give an Insurance Adjuster Your Health History
Motorcycle accidents lead to a variety of injuries, and in most cases, riders bear the brunt of an accident. Their exposure and lack of protective barriers are unique to them, and these factors put them at risk of road rash and other injuries. After a crash, a rider who experiences road rash will need to […]
The Role of Expert Witnesses in Motorcycle Injury Cases
/by Caroselli, Beachler & ColemanWhen you decide to seek compensation after a motorcycle accident, your attorney will be your main source of information and legal support. However, depending on the details of your case, your attorney may also bring in outside experts to strengthen your claim and give them a better understanding of the intricacies of your accident. Expert […]
Miscalculations in Worker’s Compensation: Is Your Worker’s Compensation Rate Not Adding Up?
/by Rhett Cherkin, Esq.If you’ve been hurt on the job and are receiving Workers’ Compensation benefits, have you considered whether you’re being paid fairly? “Indemnity benefits,” otherwise known as wage loss benefits under the Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Act, provides compensation based on your average weekly wage subject to a state maximum rate that varies yearly—but getting an accurate […]
Ways to Maximize Your Car Accident Settlement
/by Caroselli, Beachler & ColemanA car accident can have a devastating impact on your life, affecting your physical health and well-being, mental health, ability to work, and financial stability. If you know that someone else is to blame for your accident, it’s time to hold them accountable with a personal injury claim. To you, the evidence may be clear—they […]
The Connection Between Trucking Accidents and Sleep Apnea
/by Caroselli, Beachler & ColemanTruck drivers are a common sight on Pittsburgh roads, filling an important role in the American economy. While the majority of commercial vehicle trips are uneventful and safe, accidents do happen. When a driver has certain health conditions, drives while fatigued, or drives while impaired, they are at serious risk of causing a collision. Sleep […]
Dooring Accidents: A Hidden Risk for Pittsburgh Motorcyclists
/by Caroselli, Beachler & ColemanRiding a motorcycle is inherently risky, thanks to the minimal protection offered by the bikes themselves and the way that so many people drive around riders. One type of accident that can cause serious damage to riders and their bikes is dooring. Dooring accidents can also cause secondary accidents when a rider is thrown into […]
Pedestrian and Cyclist’s Guide to Car Accidents
/by William Kozich and Sam S. DhaliwalWalking and biking are great opportunities to see the colorful changes in fall foliage—but are not without their risks. Estimates from the Governors Highway Safety Association state that more than 7,500 pedestrians were killed by drivers last year—a 40-year high in the United States. For bicyclists it is not much better—roughly 1,000 die and over […]
Motorcycle Insurance: Make Sure You’re Covered Before Hitting The Open Road
/by Kelly Enders and Samsher DhaliwalMotorcycle riders often patronize a specific make of motorcycles and know the bikes like the back of their hand, but what about motorcycle insurance after the purchase is made? Riders face unique dangers on the road, as they are far less protected in a crash than typical motorists. Nobody wants to think about insurance when […]
Know Your Rights When Involved in a Motor Vehicle Accident
/by Susan Meredith and Sam DhaliwalAutomobile accidents commonly occur because a driver does not follow traffic laws. According to Pennsylvania Courts, the most common traffic violations are: Speeding Failure to stop at a stop sign Overtaking a vehicle Illegal turn Following too closely Move over law Historical data shows that the majority of violations in Pennsylvania happen during the summer […]
Why You Shouldn’t Give an Insurance Adjuster Your Health History
/by Caroselli, Beachler & ColemanWhen you’re involved in an accident and there are questions of fault and liability, it’s common for the other party’s insurance adjuster to reach out to you. You may naturally want to be cooperative and helpful with their investigation, especially if they are sympathetic and kind to you. However, you must always remember that they […]
What to Know About Motorcycle Crashes and Road Rash Injuries
/by Caroselli, Beachler & ColemanMotorcycle accidents lead to a variety of injuries, and in most cases, riders bear the brunt of an accident. Their exposure and lack of protective barriers are unique to them, and these factors put them at risk of road rash and other injuries. After a crash, a rider who experiences road rash will need to […]