Posts Tagged ‘Erie PA Injury Lawyer’
If I Caused A Car Accident, Can I Still Receive Money For My Damages?
In Pennsylvania, the answer to this question is, “It depends.” Personal injury laws require that you prove the other person is responsible for the accident that caused your injury and you suffered damages because of that accident to receive compensation for your damages. The goal in a car accident claim is to prove the other…
Read MoreHow Important Is Wearing a Seat Belt for Preventing Accidents?
Police officers in Erie, Pennsylvania frequently see car crashes where individuals are not wearing seat belts. These car crashes can have catastrophic consequences. In the year 2011, seat belts were responsible for saving an estimated number of up to 12,000 lives. A Seat Belt Can’t Save You Unless You Wear It It was also further…
Read MoreCan I File a Personal Injury Lawsuit if I'm Not Yet Sure Who Was at Fault?
Many individuals who choose to move forward with a civil lawsuit in Pennsylvania know the other party’s identity and can easily stipulate that this other party was responsible for the injuries sustained in an accident. In certain situations, however, there could be multiple parties potentially responsible for your injuries. It is also possible that the…
Read MoreWhat Is A Bedsore And Why Is It A Common Problem With Nursing Home Abuse?
Bedsores may also be referred to as pressure ulcers or pressure sores. They are skin injuries as a result of prolonged pressure between something else and the skin. Typically a bedsore will happen on locations where bony areas of the body exist such as ankles, tailbone, hips, and heels. Individuals who are most at risk…
Read MoreShould I Take Cash at the Scene of a Car Accident?
In An Accident & Now Have to Deal With The Insurance Company If you’ve ever been hit by someone while driving and heard that unfortunate crunch sound, you know what it feels like to realize that you’ve just been in a car accident. This means getting involved in what can be seen as a process…
Read MoreWhy Are Bedsores an Indicator of Nursing Home Abuse?
Bedsores A Sign of Neglect There are many different signs of nursing home abuse in Pennsylvania, and as a loved one of an elderly individual, you need to take all signals very seriously. You being sharp about potential abuse or neglect issues could protect your loved one from being injured, and it might also discourage treatment…
Read MoreWhat's the Link Between Marijuana Use and Fatal Car Accidents?
It comes as no surprise to most people that marijuana is a hot topic in the news in recent years. But one thing that many people have not paid proper attention to despite all this coverage of marijuana issues and legalization, is the fact that the number of fatal car accidents across the country involving…
Read MoreCrawford County Rollover on Route 98
Slick surfaces resulted in a rollover early on December 9 in the Cox Road area of Crawford County. The driver lost control, went into a ditch, flipped and travelled another 30 feet before coming to rest. The driver was able to exit the vehicle and refused medical treatment. Unfortunately, accidents like this are all too…
Read MorePassenger Dead in Erie Rollover Accident
A recent rollover accident on Wattsburg road in Millcreek Township claimed the life of a male passenger. The female driver was ejected from the car and transported to the hospital in critical condition. In a single car accident if a passenger is injured rather than killed, a third party claim can be made against the…
Read MoreSUV Hits Meadville Man in Wheelchair
A Meadville resident was minding his own business, when he was hit by an SUV and knocked out of his wheelchair. The SUV’s front tire blew out and caused the driver to lose control of the vehicle. The SUV left the roadway, and struck the man in the wheelchair who was traveling in the berm…
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