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Five Mistakes That Can Hurt Your Dog Bite Claim
Even a friendly dog can bite you without provocation or warning. If a dog bites you or your child, the consequences can be serious. Dog bite injuries can cause nerve damage, scarring, and serious infections. It is important that you take steps to protect your health and your legal rights after a dog bite. Because…
Read MoreSteps to Take After a Holiday Injury in Erie
The holidays are a wonderful time to celebrate with family and friends. Unfortunately, the holiday season can also increase the risk of some injuries. If you were injured in an accident during the holidays, the steps you take immediately following your holiday injury could significantly impact your ability to recover compensation in a personal injury…
Read MoreHow Do I File a Drunk Driving Accident Claim?
We are in the middle of the winter holiday season, which typically results in an increasein the number of intoxicated drivers on the road. Your chances of being involved in a DUI accident increase beginning the day before Thanksgiving (Blackout Wednesday) and continuing through New Year’s Day. If a drunk driver hits you this holiday…
Read MoreAvoid a Holiday DUI Arrest in Erie During The Upcoming Holiday Season
Each year, right before Thanksgiving, our Erie DUI defense attorney takes time to remind Pennsylvania drivers of the risk of holiday DUI stops during the holidays. Law enforcement officers increase patrols and watch more closely for drunk drivers beginning the week of Thanksgiving and continuing through New Year’s Day. Holiday DUI arrests can increase dramatically…
Read MoreCan I Sue My Relative for a Drunk Driving Accident?
Most individuals understand that drunk drivers can be held liable for damages caused by a drunk driving accident in Pennsylvania. They can file a personal injury lawsuit against the drunk driver claiming compensation for various injuries, including the cost of medical care, loss of income, medications, physical pain, future damages, and emotional suffering. However, what…
Read MorePreventing Winter Slip and Fall Accidents in Northwestern Pennsylvania
Winter has come early for Erie and Northwestern Pennsylvania. The area is under a winterstorm warning, which will be fairly common throughout the winter season. Snow andice are common during the winter months, which increases the risk of falls. OurErie slip and fall attorney wishes to remind everyone to stay safe this winterand take steps…
Read MoreAre DUI Accident Charges Worse in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania has tough drunk driving laws. If you are convicted of DUI in Pennsylvania, youcan face severe penalties. Additionally, the long-term consequences of a DUIconviction can follow you for many years. However, if you cause an accident whiledriving drunk, you face additional penalties and charges. The best step you cantake after a DUI accident is…
Read MoreAm I Required to Give My Medical Records to the Insurance Company After a Car Accident?
There are several things that you should do after a car accident. One important step isto seek medical attention for your injuries. Before recovering compensation forinjuries, losses, and damages after a car accident, the insurance company willrequire medical evidence to support your injury claim. If you wait too longafter a car wreck to see the…
Read MoreWho is Responsible for a Slip and Fall Claim in Pennsylvania?
Slips, trips, and falls can result in serious injuries that can lead to permanentimpairments. Some individuals require months of physical therapy before they can return to work and normal daily activities. Some people who fall may not be able to return to work because oftheir injuries. For individuals who sustain severe injuries, it is crucial…
Read MoreSafety Tips for the Autumn Season 2019
For many residents in northwestern Pennsylvania, Autumn is a wonderful time of year. They enjoy the cooler temperatures and the beautiful fall foliage throughout Erie County. At The Travis Law Firm, we also enjoy Autumn, but we also know that personal injury cases can increase during this season for several reasons. Below are several Autumn…
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