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What Kind of Lawyer Do I Need If I Am at Fault in a Car Accident?

What Kind of Lawyer Do I Need If I Am at Fault in a Car Accident?

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If you cause a car accident, it is best to consult a lawyer. This is due to the fact that insurers are not always eager to settle cases fairly. In Pennsylvania, there is another issue associated with car accidents. The state is no-fault, which means both the at-fault party and the injured person go to their own insurance company to be compensated. However, there are situations where the amount of compensation is greater than the insured’s policy. In this case, a lawsuit can be filed against the at-fault party.

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Are Accidents at Dawn or Dusk More Likely in The Bay City Area?

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Accidents throughout Erie are possible at any moment given the amount of traffic on our roads. Erie is the fourth largest city in Pennsylvania, so heavy traffic is to be expected. With heavy traffic also comes an increase in traffic accidents. However, are traffic accidents more common during certain times of the day? The Dangers… Read more »

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Can You Receive Compensation for Chronic Pain After an Accident?

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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 more »

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How Do I Recover Compensation for Injuries and Damages After an Accident?

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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 more »

Traffic Accident Deaths Lower Than Ever In PA

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PennDot released a report today on 2014 crash data and the numbers are very encouraging. Deaths from traffic accidents in Pennsylvania reached an all time low in 2014. PA began keeping track of this statistic in 1928, so the new low is quite significant. PennDOT Safety Campaigns PennDot is the business of safety, and would… Read more »

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Head On Crash Kills Warren PA Resident

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Chautauqua County Sheriffs are investigating a head-on collision between a Warren PA resident and a woman from Russell, PA. The car accident happened on PA Route 62, just north of the Pennsylvania / New York border just before 8:00 am yesterday (Tuesday, March 24th). Initial reports indicate that the vehicle being driven by a Warren… Read more »

Harsh Weather Leading to Car Accident Increase

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More Car Accidents In Erie Lately In a recent story, WICU mentions an increase of car accidents bringing extra business to local auto body shops. This brought up a very good point to a woman who was just in my office the other day asking if she was required to use the insurance company’s “Approved”… Read more »

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Pennsylvania 2015 New Year's Eve Statistics

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Pennsylvania State Police Release New Year’s Eve Statistics for 2015 Car Accidents Reported to PA State Police There were a total of 404 car accidents investigated by Pennsylvania State Police during the three day New Year’s holiday, spanning from December 31, 2014 to January 2, 2015. Of those 404 car crashes, there were 133 injuries… Read more »

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Car Accident in Erie May Be DUI Related

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Driver in Erie Car Accident Faces DUI Charges There was a car accident in Fairview Friday Night (December 26th) near Van Camp Road along Avonia which involved an SUV, a Buick Rendezvous. Girard police report that the SUV was traveling Northbound on Route 98 when the vehicle left the roadway. The SUV went up an… Read more »