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Passenger Dead in Erie Rollover Accident
A recent rollover accident on Wattsburg road in Millcreek Township claimed the life of a male passenger. The female driver was ejected from the car and transported to the hospital in critical condition. In a single car accident if a passenger is injured rather than killed, a third party claim can be made against the…
Charges Dropped In DUI Case Demonstrating an Important Loophole
On November 18, a Tennessee man waived his hearing in a DUI case and prosecutors withdrew an aggravated assault charge against Roy Lawson. Lawson’s vehicle left West Lake Road in Girard Township and plowed through yards and mailboxes in the fall, leading to charges against him. Why Blood Alcohol Content is So Important in Erie…
Erie Man Charged With Multiple Armed Robberies
49-year old David Durell committed three armed robberies over the weekend of November 28 and 29. These occurred at a Dairy Queen, a Circle-K and a Gulf Express. As a result of these crimes the six charges applied to Durell include theft, resisting arrest, and robbery. He threatened to shoot an employee during this chain…
Pedestrian Hit and Run Accidents in Erie: Who is Responsible?
A woman in her thirties was struck in a hit and run accident on November 12 at 16th and German Streets on Erie’s east side. She suffered serious leg injuries and witnesses obtained the license plate number of the black Cadillac SUV who left the scene. A hit and run accident is regarded as highly…
Dog Shooting and Negligence: What You Need to Know About Dog Bite Accidents in Erie
Late on the afternoon of Friday, November 20th, a large dog broke free of its harness and attacked three people on the 900 block of West 21st and West Erie, only to be shot and killed by Erie police. The dog had been walking in the company of a friend of the owner, Alex Schmude. The…
New Instagram Feature Could Explore Underage Drinking
Popular social media application Instagram may have a new way of monitoring teenager drinking habits. According to text and photos from Instagram, researchers from the University of Rochester identified that this data can expose patterns of underage drinking more quickly and less expensively than traditional surveys but it can also point to new patterns regarding…
What Damages Could I Recover in a Pennsylvania Wrongful Death Case?
If someone you love has been killed and you believe it’s the fault of someone else’s negligence, you are likely interested in how a wrongful death case may unfold in Pennsylvania. An Erie wrongful death case is complex and should only be handled by an experienced personal injury attorney. Read on to learn more about how…
Federal Charges Are Serious – Talk To A Defense Attorney As Soon As Possible
Are Federal Agents Contacting You? Are You Facing Federal Charges? It doesn’t Get More Serious than A Federal Crime. There’s a Reason The Federal Government Has a 90% Conviction Rate! Many Pennsylvania Defense Attorneys Don’t Handle Federal Cases, but The Travis Law Firm Does. Why? Because Federal Cases are Complex and Difficult. Level The Playing Field…
SUV Hits Meadville Man in Wheelchair
A Meadville resident was minding his own business, when he was hit by an SUV and knocked out of his wheelchair. The SUV’s front tire blew out and caused the driver to lose control of the vehicle. The SUV left the roadway, and struck the man in the wheelchair who was traveling in the berm…
Erie Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation Lawyer Grant C. Travis
Injured At Work or On The Job? Talk to an experienced Workers’ Compensation lawyer about your legal rights to claiming benefits while you are injured. These benefits are in weekly installments to cover your medical bills, lost wages, and more. The Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation law is extremely complex and can be daunting for someone unfamiliar with…
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