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 more »
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 more »
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 more »
A car accident can turn your life upside down for several months. For accident victims who suffer permanent impairments or disabilities, their lives are never the same. Any car accident can result in permanent impairments. However, some types of Erie car accidents are more likely to result in traumatic injuries that can lead to disabilities… Read more »
The beginning of a new year is a great time to review your car insurance coverage. Erie drivers are 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… Read more »
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 more »
We are in the middle of the winter holiday season, which typically results in an increase in 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… Read more »
There are several things that you should do after a car accident. One important step is to seek medical attention for your injuries. Before recovering compensation for injuries, losses, and damages after a car accident, the insurance company will require medical evidence to support your injury claim. If you wait too long after a car… Read more »
After seeking medical treatment for injuries, the second priority for most car accident victims is seeking compensation for their damages. Compensation for an accident claim 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 to file an injury claim with… Read more »
Call an Erie accident attorney immediately! If the insurance company is blaming you for an automobile accident you did not cause, you need an attorney right now. Blaming the victim for causing an accident is one way an insurance company tries to limit its liability for an injury claim. Do not accept blame for an… Read more »