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Documenting an Erie Car Accident is Easier Than It Has Been in the Past
The emotions after a car accident can range from shock and confusion to angry and frustrated. In those minutes after a car accident, you may feel overwhelmed and unsure what you need to do. Of course, the first step is to call 911 to report the crash and request emergency help. However, it is important…
Four Reasons You Should Not Face Criminal Charges Without a Defense Attorney
There are many reasons why you should consult with an attorney who practices criminal defense. Some of the reasons may be obvious, but there are some reasons that many people do not consider. Below are four of the reasons why we urge you to contact our law firm to speak with an attorney. You deserve…
Can I Lose My Gun Rights if I Am Arrested in Pennsylvania?
Many people fear that they will lose their guns if they are arrested in Pennsylvania. Committing some crimes in Pennsylvania can result in losing your gun rights. Therefore, securing an experienced criminal defense lawyer in Erie as quickly as possible is important. Your attorney can fight to have the charges dismissed or reduced to a…
What Are the Legal Elements of a Catastrophic Injury?
A catastrophic injury claim falls under the personal injury laws in Pennsylvania. Even though a catastrophic injury claim falls under the same laws with other injury claims, an injury claim involving a catastrophic injury is different. The main difference is that the victim usually suffers permanently debilitating, life-altering injuries that require a lifetime of personal…
Is There a Reason Why an Erie Injury Lawyer Won’t Handle My Claim?
You may be wondering if you have a valid personal injury claim and whether you should contact a lawyer. In most cases, when someone injures another person, the law allows the victim to recover compensation for losses, injuries, and damages. However, there are cases in which the victim may not recover damages because of a…
Don’t Ignore Pain in Your Abdomen After Your Car Accident
Victims of car accidents often suffer injuries that they may not realize until days or weeks after the crash. Whiplash and concussions are two common injuries that might not present symptoms immediately after the car accident. In some cases, adrenaline can mask an injury so that the victim does not feel the pain or other…
Who Pays for a DUI Accident in Erie, PA?
If you are injured in a DUI accident, the fault for the crash seems obvious – the drunk driver is at fault. Driving under the influence of alcohol is a crime. Drunk drivers in Erie face severe penalties and punishments for a DUI conviction. In most cases, proving liability in a drunk driving accident case…
Common Factors in Every Traffic Accident Case
Have you been involved in a traffic accident? If so, you may not know what to look for when you begin to file an accident claim with the insurance company. Three factors are common in all traffic accident cases.
DUI Accidents are Caused by More Than Alcohol
Twenty-eight percent of the people who died in traffic crashes during 2016 were killed in alcohol-impaired accidents. During 2016, 10,497 people were killed in drunk driving accidents. That averages to about one alcohol-related driving fatality every 50 minutes. When you think about a DUI accident, you assume that one of the drivers involved in the…
The Police Report Says I Caused the Car Accident But I Am Innocent
Being in a car accident is a traumatic life event, especially if you are seriously injured. However, we must remember that even so-called “minor” car accidents can cause injuries with long-term consequences. A case of whiplash can result in a permanent impairment that can make it difficult to return to normal activities. Therefore, it is…
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