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Motorcycle Crash — Two Motorcyclists Injured in West Erie
GoErie is reporting that two motorcyclists were injured in West Erie on July 10, 2020. The motorcycle crash occurred just before 3:00 on Friday afternoon. According to the police, the motorcyclists were headed south on Raspberry Street when the motorcycle crash occurred. A man and woman were riding a motorcycle on Raspberry Street when another…
Read MoreErie Auto Accidents – Five Things You Need to Know
Erie auto accidents result in thousands of injuries and deaths. In many cases, a driver’s negligence or errors lead to the collision. If a driver causes a car crash, the driver may be liable for injuries, damages, and financial losses caused by the crash. However, even if the other driver caused your car accident, you…
Read MoreThree Common Mistakes Injured Workers Make That Hurt Their Workers’ Comp Claim
The Pennsylvania workers’ compensation system protects workers who are injured on the job. If an employee is injured in the ordinary course of their job, the employee should be entitled to receive workers’ compensation benefits. However, a worker must file a worker’s compensation claim to receive benefits. The worker must also prove that the injuries…
Read MoreWhat Benefits Can I Receive for a Workplace Injury in Northwestern Pennsylvania?
Millions of Americans are injured on the job or diagnosed with a work-related illness or condition each. During the last decade, over 2.5 million workplace injuries were reported each year in the private sector. If you have been injured at work, you may qualify for benefits under Pennsylvania’s Workers’ Compensation Act. However, the compensation you…
Read MoreMotorcycle Safety Tips for Riders in Erie, PA
It is Springtime in Northwestern Pennsylvania. Many riders are preparing for long rides through the Pennsylvania countryside. Also, with nicer weather, many riders use their motorcycles for everyday travel. An increase in the number of motorcycles on the road could lead to an increase in the number of motorcycle accidents in Erie. With that in…
Read MoreReceiving Compensation for Medical Errors in Erie
Unfortunately, some people who go to the hospital, doctor, or other medical provider for help sustain further injury because of medical errors. We trust our doctors and health care professionals to “do no harm,” but that is not always the case. Through negligence or other wrongdoing, medical errors and mistakes injure patients and result in…
Read MorePassenger 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 MorePassenger 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 MoreThree Things You Need to Know After Being Injured in an Erie DUI Accident – Dram Shop Claims
Even with all the education about the dangers of drunk driving, thousands of people continue to sustain injuries or die because of drunk drivers each year in the United States. Impaired driving in Pennsylvania can be costly for the driver and the accident victims. A drunk driver can face criminal charges and civil liability. Other…
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…
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