Commercial truck accident injuries can result in a few weeks in a hospital and another couple of months in physical therapy. For some accident victims, injuries caused by a truck crash could require multiple surgeries and many months of challenging and painful therapy. Sadly, some truck accident victims do not survive the crash or their… Read more »
Sharing the road with commercial trucks is common in Pennsylvania. Semi-trucks, tractor-trailers, 18-wheelers, and big rigs transport goods throughout Pennsylvania. Even though large trucks are an effective form of transportation, they can also be deadly for other motorists sharing the road with the large trucks. Sadly, many truck accident causes are avoidable. In 2018, there… Read more »
Erie auto accidents result in thousands of injuries and deaths. In many cases, a driver’s negligence or errors lead to the collision. If a driver causes a car crash, the driver may be liable for injuries, damages, and financial losses caused by the crash. However, even if the other driver caused your car accident, you… Read more »
The beginning of a new year is a great time to review your car insurance coverage. Erie drivers are aware that they are required by law to carry minimum liability insurance that protects victims in accidents that they cause. However, they may be unaware of some of the optional insurance coverage that can protect them… Read more »
After seeking medical treatment for injuries, the second priority for most car accident victims is seeking compensation for their damages. Compensation for an accident claim is typically paid by the insurance provider for the at-fault driver. Therefore, the first step in recovering money for your car accident claim is to file an injury claim with… Read more »
Call an Erie accident attorney immediately! If the insurance company is blaming you for an automobile accident you did not cause, you need an attorney right now. Blaming the victim for causing an accident is one way an insurance company tries to limit its liability for an injury claim. Do not accept blame for an… Read more »
If you have never been injured in a car accident, it may difficult to know whether you are making a mistake when you file an insurance claim. The insurance company is not going to tell you if you make a mistake when you file an injury claim because your mistake is likely to save the… Read more »
Distracted driving continues to be one of the most common causes of traffic accidents in the United States. It is estimated that each day that 100 people are injured and nine people are killed in distracted driving accidents. Since April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, our Erie personal injury lawyer discusses ways that you can… Read more »
Excessive speed or driving too fast for conditions can result in an expensive traffic ticket. However, it can also result in a tragic car accident. Speeding has been a factor in roughly one-third of traffic accidents since 2007. The deaths from speeding accidents increased in 2016 by four percent, while the number of traffic fatalities… Read more »
If you are injured through no fault of your own, you may be wondering what you should do next. How do you recover compensation for your losses? Do you need to file an insurance claim? Should you file a personal injury lawsuit? When should you call an Erie personal injury attorney? Our Erie personal injury… Read more »