personal injury
Can 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…
Read MorePersonal Injury Protection Insurance for Erie Drivers
Personal Injury Protection (PIP) insurance coverage can be confusing in Pennsylvania because of the state’s full and limited tort laws. To understand the PIP requirements and tort laws, it helps to understand the difference between an “at fault” insurance state and “fault” insurance state. At Fault vs. Fault Insurance Some states require drivers to carry…
Read MoreWhat are the Most Common Summer Accidents in Pennsylvania?
Summer in Pennsylvania is a wonderful time to be outdoors with family and friends. Whether you are celebrating a summer holiday, birthday, or other special event or if you are simply enjoying being outdoors, you need to take precautions to avoid summer accidents. Avoiding Common Summer Accidents You may not be able to avoid all…
Read MoreInjuries That Cause Paralysis
Paralysis is a serious condition that affects approximately 5.4 million people in the United States, a much larger number than previously thought. Several traumatic injuries can result in partial or total paralysis, and the cause of those traumatic injuries are varied. Motor vehicle accidents, defective products, slip/falls, work injuries, medical malpractice, boating accidents, sports activities,…
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