personal injury
How to Stay Safe and Healthy in Erie This Winter
It is bitterly cold outside in Erie, and we probably have not seen the last of winter weather this year. When it is icy and cold outside, it is best to stay indoors where it is warm. However, we cannot always stay at home, even though winter weather makes going outside difficult and dangerous. Below…
Read MoreCommon Causes of Catastrophic Injuries in Erie County, PA
Sustaining an injury in an accident can be overwhelming, painful, and expensive. However, a catastrophic injury can increase the suffering and damages caused by an accident. A catastrophic injury is an injury that requires you to need extensive medical treatment. These injuries may also require you to need long-term medical and personal care. Examples of…
Read MoreWhat Should I Do If I Fall During the Holidays?
The holidays are a busy time for many individuals. From shopping and running errands to attending holiday functions, it seems as if we are on the go during the entire holiday season. Being “on-the-go” during the holidays can increase your risk of a fall during the holidays, especially when we experience poor winter weather conditions.…
Read MoreCan You Receive Compensation for Chronic Pain After an Accident?
Pain is common after an accident. Even if you do not suffer serious injuries, you may be sore and stiff for several days or weeks after the crash. However, when does pain become chronic? Is there a certain number of days that you must be in pain or a certain pain level you must experience…
Read MoreHow Do I Recover Compensation for Injuries and Damages After an Accident?
If another party has injured you through no fault of your own, you may be entitled to recover compensation from that party. However, you typically need to file a claim with the party’s insurance provider to recover compensation. Examples of incidents that can give rise to a personal injury claim include: Car accidents Bicycle accidents…
Read MoreWhat is Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation?
When a person suffers a spinal cord injury in an accident, the injury could result in life-altering conditions. In many cases, spinal cord injury rehabilitation is necessary as part of the treatment plan for an SCI. A complete spinal cord injury causes a total loss of mobility and feeling below the site of the injury.…
Read MoreWhy Doesn’t The Insurance Company Want Me To Hire an Erie Personal Injury Lawyer?
When you are injured in an accident, you may not know what steps to take to protect your legal right to receive compensation for your injuries. Hiring an Erie personal injury attorney can help relieve the stress and anxiety that many accident victims experience after a traumatic event. An attorney can deal directly with the…
Read MoreWhat Types of Personal Injury Cases Do We Handle?
When you are injured in an accident, your first priority is your health and well-being. Regardless of the severity of your injury, it is always best to be seen by a medical professional as soon as possible after any type of injury or accident. In some cases, you could suffer an injury that does not…
Read MoreDo You Want to Ask Us One of These Questions About Injury Claims?
It is common to have questions about filing an injury claim after a traffic accident. For many individuals, a traffic accident might be the first time they need to deal with an insurance adjuster or an attorney. Our law firm represents accident victims and their families during a time when they are struggling to deal…
Read MoreCan My Medical Records Hurt My Accident Claim?
When you are injured in a personal injury accident, your medical records will become a very important piece of evidence in your accident claim. Regardless of whether you are hurt in a traffic accident or slip and fall or the injury was caused by a defective product, you will need to submit medical records to…
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