With our first snowfall just a few days ago, the roads are a bit slick out there. Time to be a little more careful while getting around the Erie area. There were three accidents just last Saturday, two of which halted traffic on Interstate 90 in both directions temporarily as crews worked to clear the… Read more »
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EMTA Bus & Car Collide, Injuring Three
Last Monday, an Erie Metropolitan Transit Authority bus collided with a passenger vehicle on W. 32nd Street and Liberty Street. Initial reports indicate that the operator of the car may have mistakenly ran a red light, thinking they had the green, when the car was struck by the bus. The driver of the car and… Read more »
One Pedestrian Injured, Another Killed On Peach Street in Millcreek
Two men were walking north on Peach Street in Millcreek Township last Saturday night when they were struck by a car from behind. Initial reports indicate that the car was also traveling north, struck the two men, then veered off the roadway and dropped into Walnut Creek just south of the bridge near Kuntz Road…. Read more »
Find a Lawyer Near You For Nursing Home Abuse & Elder Neglect
Local Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers The Travis Law Firm has been helping injured people in Erie for over 20 years. We have always been based in Erie Pennsylvania, with offices in Edinboro and Warren PA. We serve a variety of areas across Northwestern PA. We are local, serving our neighbors when they need to help a loved one… Read more »
Criminal Defense Attorney 101
What Does a Criminal Defense Attorney Do? Simply put, a defense lawyer acts as a representative for anyone charged with a crime. This representation includes going to court if necessary. The constitution promises all citizens charged with a crime be provided representation if they cannot afford it. That’s just how important it is to have an experienced criminal… Read more »
Injured In A Car Wreck? Contact A Bradford PA Injury Lawyer
Why Hire a Bradford PA Injury Lawyer After a Car Accident? For over twenty years, The Travis Law Firm has been fighting for the rights of people injured in an accident by no fault of their own, and that service extends to our neighbors in Bradford PA. From our offices in Erie, Edinboro and Warren,… Read more »
Why Would You Waive Your Rights To A Preliminary Hearing?
A local Lake City resident has been charged with aggravated assault and homicide by vehicle while driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol. The charges are resulting from an accident on Presque Isle last June in which one person, a 17-year-old passenger, was killed when the vehicle struck a tree. The car was estimated to be traveling… Read more »
Examples of Medical Malpractice Cases
Medical malpractice can involve anything from amputating the wrong limb to neglecting a patient or injuring a child during birth. So, with such a wide variance, how do you know what constitutes a medical malpractice case? The truth is, that is changing all the time. For the sake of our discussion, we’ll just focus on… Read more »
Crawford County Car Accident Injures Four
2-Vehicle Crash Sends Two Injured To UPMC Hamot, Two To Meadville Medical Center Two Pittsburgh men, a driver and his passenger, suffered serious injuries in a car accident in Meadville Sunday and had to be flown to UPMC Hamot in Erie. There was also a 12-year-old girl in the vehicle that was taken to Meadville Medical Center for treatment…. Read more »
Good News: Motorcycle Accident Numbers Way Down This Year
Motorcycle Accident Fatalities Down In 2015 The Erie County Coroner stated that he had logged 11 deaths by September of 2014. It’s now September of 2015 and there have been only 3 so far. There are a few weeks left in ‘riding season’ so, don’t think we’re out of the woods yet. Steve Weston, of the Injured… Read more »