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You may be looking for information about lawsuits pertaining to injuries, car accidents, insurance claims or medical mistakes. You've come to the right place. In our library, we compile our writings and other information on subject matter including car accidents, commercial truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, medical errors, insurance claims and other accidents and injuries. Look around. The information is free and, if you'd like to talk to an Erie injury lawyer, we're a phone call away. Call us today for a free consultation about your injury case at (814) 833-7100 or toll free at (888) 870-3499 or use the on-line consult form on the right side of this page.

Your Erie County Personal Injury Lawyer Search

If you're looking for a Pennsylvania personal injury attorney, you've already done something great. You've started by looking on-line and found a site that lets you meet your Erie County Injury attorney by video and to collect detailed information about the Pennsylvania accident lawyers at Purchase & George.

Too often, people injured in a Pennsylvania accident choose a lawyer by going through the phone book and calling the first lawyer they see with a big, colorful ad. Don't get us wrong. We use big, colorful ads, too. But our hope is to encourage people to collect more information about lawyers before making a decision about who they should choose to represent them. We firmly believe that the more people know about injury law the more likely they are to choose Purchase & George.

Car Accidents:

Take the Pledge and Get a Free Bracelet!
Hurt by a distracted driver in Pennsylvania? Get a free consult with our Erie attorneys. Call 814-833-7100 or toll free: 888-870-3499 today.
Increasing Minimum Insurance Limits in Pennsylvania [PDF]
Read the Senate bill raising the minimum car insurance coverage required in Pennsylvania or call for a free consult with an Erie injury lawyer: 814-833-7100.
Pennsylvania Bans Texting While Driving [PDF]
Pennsylvania's latest law to limit distracted driving and more injury and accident info. Call for a free injury lawyer consult today: 814-833-7100/888-870-3499.
Pedestrian Tips
Hurt in a pedestrian accident? Call 833-7100/toll free 888-870-3499 to get a free, no-strings attached consultation with a Purchase and George Attorney.
Smartphones - Your Personal Car Accident Assistant?
Hurt in a Pennsylvania car accident? Get a free consult with an experienced Erie injury attorney. Call 814-833-7100/toll free 888-870-3499. No fee if no recovery.
Summer Driving Tips
Hurt in a Car Accident? Call 814-833-7100/toll free 888-870-3499 for a free consult with a Pennsylvania Car Accident Attorney. No fee if no recovery.
Wet Weather Driving Tips
Hurt in a Northwest PA car accident? Call 814-833-7100/toll free 888-870-3499 for a free consult with a Purchase & George accident lawyer. No fee if no recovery
Limited Tort Claims Another Victim in Monroe County
Hurt in a car accident? We can help. Call 814-833-7100 or toll free 888-870-3499 for a free consultation with one of our Erie injury lawyers.
Erie Injury Lawyers Provide Child Safety Law Update [PDF]
You may be interested in learning about Pennsylvania's law on child restraint systems in your car. Maybe your child is at that age where she may be old enough to do away with the booster seat and you just want to be sure you're doing the right thing. Here's the latest information on PA law, current through January 2011, for your review.
Tired of the Other Guy's Insurance Company Being Unfair with You?
Learn some of the reasons why the playing field is tilted against you after your car or truck accident in Erie or Meadville Pennsylvania. And what you can do about it.
Hit by a Car While Walking, Running or Cycling?
Hit While Walking, Running or Cycling in Erie, Meadville, Warren or Franklin Pennsylvania? Six Tips to Help You Make Things Right Again
Two Winter Driving Laws You May Not Know
In northwest Pennsylvania, snow and ice blanket the region for about a quarter of the year and the law imposes special requirements on drivers that you may not know. To avoid penalties and be safe, read on for two unique winter driving laws you may not already know.
Winter Driving Tips
As we move inexorably toward winter, it may be helpful to review tips for driving in the snow. The Pennsylvania injury lawyers of Erie and Meadville offer these helpful tips just in time for the first "big snow" forecast for region.
The Top Three Questions About Snow Tires or Why Snow Tires Are a Must in Pennsylvania Winter
You may be wondering, "Should I get snow tires this year? Geez, with all these holiday expenses, can I afford to get snow tires?" Well, our advice as Erie accident lawyers is an unqualified, "Yes!" Here are four of the most frequently asked questions about snow tires and our answers.
Pennsylvania's Rescue Doctrine - Yurecka v. Zappala [PDF]
Are you a rescuer (for example, a policeman or fireman) injured while helping someone else? You may be entitled to compensation under Pennsylvania's rescue doctrine. A case interpreting the rescue doctrine, Yurecka v. Zappala, 472 F.3d 59 (2006) is available here for review.
The Sobering Truth about Drinking & Driving in Pennsylvania: Justice Cannot be Found in a Number
In 2008, nearly 40% of all fatal car accidents in Pennsylvania involved alcohol, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The statistics are a sobering reminder of the human tragedy created by the deadly mix of alcohol and driving.
Car Accident Prevention Tips: What to do When Hydroplaning
As winter approaches, hydroplaning becomes an increasing concern of motorists in northwestern Pennsylvania. You can access here a video that helps explain what to do in the event your vehicle begins to hydroplane. As Erie injury lawyers committed to offering helpful information about safety, injuries and the lawsuits that arise from them, we offer this and tons more free information on our site.
Judge Refuses to Reduce $275,000 Jury Verdict
Judges have the power to reduce a jury's verdict in an injury case but it is one that is rarely employed. A defendant's effort to get a jury verdict of $275,000 in a car accident case reduced was recently addressed by the Court of Common Pleas of Buck COunty.
Road Defects: When Hydroplaning Accidents Aren't Your Fault
Hydroplaning, which happens when your car, motorcycle or truck tires become separated from the road surface by a layer of water, can be caused by excessive speed or poor tire tread, but in many cases, it is caused by something completely out of a driver's control - road defects.
Listen to the Interview by Rem Jackson of Tim George and Eric Purchase About Pennsylvania Car Accident Cases
Wondering about the biggest challenge faced by people after a car accident? Or how to choose a Pennsylvania car accident lawyer? Listen here for answers. In September of 2010, Tim George and Eric Purchase gave an interview to Rem Jackson, renowned President and CEO of Top Practices, on the subject of car accidents and car accident injury cases in Pennsylvania. Rem got the answers to these questions and more in the interview, now available for free here.
Seatbelt Statistics - The Numbers Overwhelmingly Support the Use of Seatbelts
Seatbelt use is the single most important safety measure you can take. Here are just a few statstics that make the case.
What Recent Behavioral Trend Concerns Erie Car Accident Lawyers?
While any sort of distraction while you are driving can be dangerous, what makes texting and driving such a deadly combination is that it involves all three main types of distractions.
Discover How Contingent Fee Agreements (i.e., "No Recovery No Fee") Deter Frivolous Lawsuits
A contingent fee agreement, by its very nature, requires a lawyer to screen and accept only cases with merit (or else perfom work with no realistic prospect of being paid). Such agreements also improve access to justice for people with limited funds because large retainers are not required.
Erie Car Crash Attorney : PA Accident Law : Adult Cell Phone Use [PDF]
Cell phone use while driving is a large and growing problem. If you've been injured in an accident in which you suspect the other driver was distracted by texting or cell phone use, we've got information that can help you. Read the Pew Research Center report on Adults and Cell Phone Distractions or call today for a free consult with an Erie car crash lawyer at (814) 833- 7100.
Suffered an Injury to a Joint Like an Ankle, Knee or Hip? Don't Forget to Investigate and Be Compensated for Your Risk of Post-Traumatic Arthritis.
If you've suffered injury to a joint or ligament, you may be at risk for developing post-traumatic arthritis. If your injury is the subject of a car accident or other injury case, failure to properly investigate such a possibility can put you at risk of settling your case without being fully compensated for the harm you may suffer in the future.
Teaching Materials - Auto Law Update - November, 2009 [PDF]
In November of 2009, Eric Purchase gave a seminar to lawyers who wished to update their knowledge of the law pertaining to car accidents and car insurance claims. These materials were provided to participants who attended the seminar. The event was sponsored by the Erie County Bar Association and was held at the Erie Convention Center.
What to do Immediately After a Pennsylvania Car Accident
You've just been in a Pennsylvania car wreck. What do you do? Should you move your car? Do you need to call the police? Is there information you should get? Answers to these questions and more about what to do immediately after a Pennsylvania car wreck can be found here.
How to Deal with Your Insurance Company After a Pennsylvania Car Accident
If you were recently involved in an Erie car crash, you may have questions about how to deal with your own insurance company. We offer answers to your questions, including when to notify your company, what your rights are with regard to your car repairs and what to expect if you were at fault and someone was injured in the car accident.
Help! I've Been in a Pennsylvania Car Accident and Now an Insurance Company Wants Me to Give A Recorded Statement
After a Pennsylvania car accident, it's common for your insurance company or the other driver's insurance company to ask for a recorded statement. You'll want to know when you have to give a recorded statement; when you don't have to consent to a recorded statement and absolutely should not give one; and how to avoid the mistakes people make when giving a recorded statement that can ruin an Erie car accident case.
Who Will Pay My Medical Bills After a Pennsylvania Car Accident?
If you've been injured in an Erie car crash, one of the first questions you'll want an answer to is, "Who will pay my Erie car accident medical bills?" The answer depends on your insurance and your status in the accident.
Three Ways to Ruin Your Doctor and Your Erie Car Accident Case
If you've been hurt in a Pennsylvania car crash, you may have heard that the way you deal with your doctor can ruin your car accident injury case. There are three common mistakes that car accident victims make that can be easily avoided.
How to Deal With the Other Guy's Insurance Company, Part I
If you've recently been injured in an Erie car accident you'll have questions. One of them may be, "How do I deal with the other guy's insurance company." There's only one good reason for talking to the other guy's insurance company and several rules to follow if you choose to talk to them.
How to Deal with the Other Guy's Insurance Company, Part II
In this second part to our article on, "How to Deal with the Other Guy's Insurance Company" we offer three tips on subjects including how to handle your initial disclosures, whether to give a recorded statement, and what to expect about the insurance company's request for a medical authorization.
How to Deal with the Other Guy's Insurance Company, Part III
If you've been seriously injured in a Pennsylvania car accident case, we recommend that you talk to an experienced Erie car accident lawyer before you talk to an insurance company. But if you really insist on doing it yourself, here are three more tips for dealing with the other guy's insurance company, including a summary of your rights and responsibilities, when to make a written demand and a descriptions of the options available to you.
Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (English Version) [PDF]
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation offers a Pennsylvania Driver's manual and we offer it to you here for your reference. Whether you're studying for your license or just looking to brush up on safe driving, this manual is a useful guide for Pennsylvania drivers.
Manual del conductor de Pennsylvania (Versión española) [PDF]
El Departamento de Transporte de Pensilvania ofrece un controlador de Pennsylvania manual y lo ofrecemos a usted aquí para su referencia. Ya sea que usted está estudiando para su licencia o simplemente buscan refrescar en la conducción segura, este manual es una guía útil para los conductores de Pensilvania.
Pedestrian Statistics
Provides helpful information to people looking for help following a pedestrian accident. If you or a loved one have been injured in a pedestrian accident and are looking for highly rated lawyers with experience in pedestrian accident cases you can find helpful information and free books here.
Pedestrian Accidents are not Inevitable: Measures Your Community can take to Increase Pedestrian Safety
There are measures that we can take as a community to reduce the risk and severity of pedestrian motor vehicle accidents. These accidents can be reduced by measures that separate pedestrians and vehicles by time or space; that increase visibility and that reduce speeds. Other measures such as community education programs also help. Read on for more information and what your community can do to reduce the tragedy of pedestrian/motor vehicle accidents.
REAL LIFE QUESTION & ANSWER SERIES: I CAUSED AN ACCIDENT AND HURT SOMEONE WHILE DRIVING MY GRANDMOTHER'S CAR. NOW WHAT DO I DO?
In our "Real Life Question and Answer" Series we present actual questions that have been posed by real people and the answers we've provided. In this case, a woman was driving her grandmother's car when she caused an accident. It appears that the innocent driver was injured pretty badly. She had questions. We offered answers.
REAL LIFE QUESTION & ANSWER SERIES: WHO'S RESPONSIBLE WHEN DRIVER PULLS OUT OF PARKING SPOT AND HITS DOUBLE PARKED CAR?
In our "Real Life Question and Answer" Series we present actual questions that have been posed by real people and the answers we've provided. In this case, a woman wonders who's at fault when her daughter backs out of a parking space and hits a double parked car. She had questions. We offered answers.
REAL LIFE QUESTION & ANSWER: A FALSE WITNESS IS LYING ABOUT MY CAR ACCIDENT CASE. WHAT CAN I DO?
In our "Real Life Question and Answer" Series we present actual questions that have been posed by real people and the answers we've provided. In this case, a man is involved in a car accident that is not his fault. Later, the other driver produces a false witness to bolster a fraudulent version of events. The innocent driver had questions. We offered answers.
Anatomy of the Spine
Anatomy of the Spine - A lawyer's description of spinal anatomy
Lumbar Laminectomy
A lumbar laminectomy is a surgery performed on the lower back which removes a bony portion of the spine known as the lamina. The lawyers of Purchase & George, P.C., have experience with cases involving lumbar laminectomies and provide information and access to a cool animation of the procedure for people who are contemplating the surgery.
Lumbar Discectomy
Discectomy is a surgery performed on the lower back to remove damaged disc material that is causing pain and other symptoms. The Erie back injury lawyers at Purchase & George, P.C. offer information, links and animation of this procedure for people considering this procedure for themselves or their loved ones.
Lumbar Spinal Fusion Surgery
Spinal fusion surgery is a surgery most often performed on the lower back to permanently connect two or more vertebrae so as to eliminate motion between the two vertebrae. The back injury lawyers at Purchase & George, P.C. have experience with cases involving spine fusion surgery and here offer information, links and animated demonstrations of the technique for people considering spine fusion surgery for themselves or their loved ones.
Erie Injury Lawyer : PA Accident Trials : Shocking Verdict [PDF]
Rear end accident with an admitted injury ends in defense verdict in Erie County car accident injury trial. Purchase & George, P.C. was not involved in any way in the trial of this case. It is nevertheless instructive as to the risks faced by injured people in even the seemingly easy cases.
One of the lesser known injuries associated with trauma to the head and neck is Positional Vertigo or Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) but it can be a severe and disabling condition for its victims. If you've suffered post-traumatic positional vertigo click here for more information from the Erie personal injury lawyers of Purchase & George.
Head and neck injuries are common and can lead to various types of post-traumatic vertigo. This is an explanation of Positional Vertigo or Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV).
Post-Traumatic Meniere's Syndrome
Meniere's syndrome or disease is an abnormality of the inner ear causing dizziness, noise or hearing changes. Purchase & George, P.C. are Erie personal injury lawyers with experience with litigation related to post-traumatic Meniere's syndrome. More information about Meniere's disease and the Erie Meniere's Syndrome lawyers at Purchase & George is available here.
Temporal Bone Fractures
Temporal bone fractures can lead to severe consequences and symptoms, including facial paralysis and brain infection. Victims of such injuries who need legal representation can benefit from the experience of lawyers who understand inner ear injuries and their presentation in a personal injury context.
Epileptic Vertigo : Brain Injury
Some brain injuries can lead to vertigo or sense of spinning or dizziness. People who've suffered these injuries can benefit from representation by personal injury lawyers who understand the complexities of proving causation and damages associated with such injuries.