Labor Day Weekend is great for spending quality time with your family and friends. Whether it is spending time at a backyard BBQ, on the lake, or at a festival or concert, Labor Day is perfect for getting in one last summer trip or adventure. Unfortunately, some families will experience tragic accidents over the holiday…. Read more »
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Do I Pay Taxes on My Accident Settlement in Pennsylvania?
When you are injured in a traffic-related accident, you might be entitled to recover money for your losses and injuries. Depending on the facts of your case, the amount could be substantial, and the amount could include compensation for future damages and permanent disability. While most types of compensation are not taxed as income, there… Read more »
Back to School Time in Erie – Safety Tips for School Zones
It is that time again in Erie — back to school time for thousands of students. Schools in and around Erie will be opening their doors to students later this month. Drivers need to be looking for children in school zones and around parks and neighborhoods. Also, more children may be walking to school or… Read more »
What 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 more »
Can I Sue for a Pennsylvania Road Rage Accident?
Have you encountered an aggressive driver? Are you guilty of instances of road rage or aggressive driving? If so, you are not alone. According to AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, approximately 80 percent of drivers are guilty of some type of road rage or aggressive driving. What is Road Rage? Road rage is an extreme… Read more »
Preventing Back Over Accidents
We discuss several types of car accidents because some causes of crashes are more common than other causes. However, we do not discuss back over accidents even though these types of car accidents are very common, especially involving children. According to Kids and Cars, approximately 232 deaths and 13,000 injuries occur each year because of… Read more »
Fourth of July One of Deadliest DUI Days on the Calendar
We can all agree that the 4th of July holiday is a time when some of the best parties are thrown in the largest cities in America. Huge parties to celebrate our Independence Day are held throughout our country from Philadelphia, New York, and Los Angeles to Washington, Atlanta, and Charlotte. However, it is not… Read more »
I Need My Settlement Funds Now! Can I Just Settle the Case Without an Attorney?
Yes, you can settle your injury claim without an attorney, but that may not be in your best interest. Our Erie personal injury attorneys understand that you may need to settle your case so that you can have funds to pay your medical bills and other expenses, especially if you have been out of work… Read more »
Receiving Compensation For Concussion Injuries
Concussions are common injuries in car, truck, and motorcycle accidents. A concussion is one of the most common brain injuries and can have a significant impact on your ability to perform certain tasks. You could experience severe symptoms immediately that could be life-threatening, or you may not experience symptoms for a few hours or days… Read more »
What Makes My Injury Catastrophic?
If you are injured in an Erie car accident, motorcycle crash, or truck accident, you may wonder if your injuries rise to the level of “catastrophic.” To an accident victim, any injury can be catastrophic. According to Macmillan Dictionary, catastrophic is an adjective that means “causing a lot of damage, or making a lot of… Read more »