Vincent S. Cimini Personal Injury Law Blog

Pennsylvania laws have changed and led to different approaches in accident litigation.  Pennsylvania Fair Share Act, case law set by IFP v. Koken, and amendments to the Pennsylvania No-Fault Motor Vehicle Insurance Act are three primary laws influencing accident litigation.... Read More

When injured in a serious accident or an occurrence predominantly caused by someone else, the incident typically becomes a legal matter because of costs involved.  Under Pennsylvania negligence laws, victims of someone else’s negligence have the legal right to recoup compensation for damages.... Read More

3C Law, based in Scranton, has a credible record of providing compassionate, committed representation to personal injury clients in Scranton. They are experienced with a full range of personal injury cases, including auto accidents, medical malpractice, and product liability.... Read More

While the majority of Pennsylvania personal injury cases involve physical injury, this is not true of all personal injury cases.  Pennsylvania courts also recognize personal injury cases brought on grounds of character defamation, property damage, and negligent infliction of emotional distress. ... Read More

Like all U.S. states, Pennsylvania has seatbelt laws and extra concern exists for the safety of children riding in cars.  In addition, seat belt laws apply to drivers and car passengers throughout all Pennsylvania cities, including Scranton.... Read More

All states pass their own laws that contain unique guidelines for awarding accident victims compensation.  Pennsylvania statutes and case precedents determine the outcomes of Scranton accident cases. An experienced Scranton auto accident lawyer evaluates cases in terms of Pennsylvania accident law and determines whether pursuing a lawsuit is viable.... Read More

The size and weight of semis and big rigs are the first obvious differences that make truck accidents unique from automobile accidents.  In addition, because of this difference,   trucks cause great devastation to cars during impact.  The difference is most apparent when you see a car that rear ends a truck and slides underneath, called an underride accident.  During underride accidents, the top half of the car shears off as it slides under the truck, usually resulting i... Read More