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Passenger Compensation for an Erie Car Accident Claim
If you were injured as a passenger in a car accident, you need to know your legal rights. Who is responsible for paying your medical bills and reimbursing you for your loss of income? Can you sue the person who was driving the car for passenger compensation? Should you hire an Erie personal injury attorney…
Read MoreWhy is Drowsy Driving Dangerous in Erie, PA?
Drowsy driving causes thousands of injuries and deaths each year in the United States. The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety estimates that about 380,000 accidents each year involve drowsy drivers. According to the NHTSA, drowsy driving accidents resulted in 795 deaths in 2017. From 2013 through 2017, 4,111 people died in accidents involving drowsy driving.…
Read MoreWhat Should I Do If the Insurance Company Denies My Accident Claim?
When you are injured in an accident caused by another party, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries and losses. In most cases, the liability insurance carrier for the responsible party is liable for the claim. Therefore, you must work with the insurance provider to receive your money. Examples of incidents that might…
Read MoreTwenty-Five Reasons to Hire an Erie Personal Injury Attorney After an Accident?
After being injured in an accident, you may not be sure whether or not you need to hire an Erie personal injury attorney. Some situations should encourage all accident victims to seek legal advice, including but not limited to cases involving: Severe or traumatic injuries Catastrophic injuries, including permanent disabilities and impairments The fault for…
Read MoreFive Types of Erie Car Accidents That Can Cause Permanent Impairments
A car accident can turn your life upside down for several months. For accident victimswho suffer permanent impairments or disabilities, their lives are never thesame. Any car accident can result in permanent impairments. However, some typesof Erie car accidents are more likely to result in traumatic injuries that canlead to disabilities and impairments. Auto Accidents…
Read MoreErie Car Insurance Checkup — Do You Need Optional Car Insurance Coverage If You Have Health Insurance?
The beginning of a new year is a great time to review your car insurance coverage. Erie driversare aware that they are required by law to carry minimum liability insurance that protects victims in accidents that they cause. However, they may be unaware of some of the optional insurance coverage that can protect them if…
Read MoreTips for Avoiding Accidents in the New Year from The Travis Law Firm
Happy New Year from our Erie personal injury lawyers at The Travis Law Firm. As we begin 2020, we want to take this opportunity to wish our clients, family, and friends a safe and healthy New Year. With that in mind, we want to share some of our favorite safety tips and health tips that…
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 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 MoreThree Things a Car Accident Victim Needs to Know When Filing an Insurance Claim
After seeking medical treatment for injuries, the second priority for most car accidentvictims is seeking compensation for their damages. Compensation for an accidentclaim is typically paid by the insurance provider for the at-fault driver.Therefore, the first step in recovering money for your car accident claim is tofile an injury claim with the insurance company for…
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