Posts Tagged ‘Erie personal injury attorney’
What Are the Legal Elements of a Catastrophic Injury?
A catastrophic injury claim falls under the personal injury laws in Pennsylvania. Even though a catastrophic injury claim falls under the same laws with other injury claims, an injury claim involving a catastrophic injury is different. The main difference is that the victim usually suffers permanently debilitating, life-altering injuries that require a lifetime of personal…
Read MoreIs There a Reason Why an Erie Injury Lawyer Won’t Handle My Claim?
You may be wondering if you have a valid personal injury claim and whether you should contact a lawyer. In most cases, when someone injures another person, the law allows the victim to recover compensation for losses, injuries, and damages. However, there are cases in which the victim may not recover damages because of a…
Read MoreDon’t Ignore Pain in Your Abdomen After Your Car Accident
Victims of car accidents often suffer injuries that they may not realize until days or weeks after the crash. Whiplash and concussions are two common injuries that might not present symptoms immediately after the car accident. In some cases, adrenaline can mask an injury so that the victim does not feel the pain or other…
Read MoreWho Pays for a DUI Accident in Erie, PA?
If you are injured in a DUI accident, the fault for the crash seems obvious – the drunk driver is at fault. Driving under the influence of alcohol is a crime. Drunk drivers in Erie face severe penalties and punishments for a DUI conviction. In most cases, proving liability in a drunk driving accident case…
Read MoreCommon Factors in Every Traffic Accident Case
Have you been involved in a traffic accident? If so, you may not know what to look for when you begin to file an accident claim with the insurance company. Three factors are common in all traffic accident cases.
Read MoreThe Police Report Says I Caused the Car Accident But I Am Innocent
Being in a car accident is a traumatic life event, especially if you are seriously injured. However, we must remember that even so-called “minor” car accidents can cause injuries with long-term consequences. A case of whiplash can result in a permanent impairment that can make it difficult to return to normal activities. Therefore, it is…
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 MoreShould I Tell My Erie Personal Injury Attorney About This Personal Information?
When you are injured in an accident, the accident claim process can be overwhelming. Working with an experienced Erie accident attorney can make the process less stressful. However, you must tell your attorney everything that could potentially impact your accident claim. Below are several personal details that many people might not believe could impact an…
Read MoreWinter Safety Tips for Erie Residents
Erie has been bombarded with snow and ice in the past few weeks with additional winter weather still in the forecast. Given the harsh winter conditions, it is prudent to review some of the basic winter weather safety tips that can help you avoid injury and damage from severe weather conditions.
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…
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