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The autumn season is great, isn’t it? The weather is crisp and cool. The leaves are changing colors. Even things like Daylight Savings Time kick in to spoil us with an extra hour of sleep! While there are so many wonderful things about the autumn season, it’s important to remember that it does come with its fair share of risks…

Rideshare services like Lyft and Uber have proved to be so valuable in our lives that it’s hard to believe the transportation services have only been around for a decade. What people love about these rideshare services is the ease they offer to not only get around our beautiful state and other areas around the country, but they’ve proven to…

If you’ve been recently arrested or charged with retail theft, it’s crucial that you know what the possible penalties you’ll be facing are. Below, we take a look at what shoplifting is, the penalties you may be facing and how a criminal defense attorney can help defend against your charges. Read more below. What is Shoplifting? According to Pennsylvania Code,…

Workers’ compensation laws protect employees in the event that they are injured while at work. However, it is important to follow timelines and ensure that you submit all of the required paperwork to ensure your workers’ compensation claim is accepted. Steps to File a Workers’ Compensation Claim in Pennsylvania There are certain steps you need to take to claim your…

Our team at Purchase, George & Murphey, P.C. is a proud supporter of the work of the New Blossoms New Life Foundation, an outstanding charity here in Erie, Pennsylvania.  New Blossoms New Life Foundation helps couples who struggle with infertility issues. Grants are awarded to cover the cost of in vitro fertilization (IVF) to families who could not otherwise afford…

Craig Murphey of the law firm Purchase, George & Murphey, P.C. has once again been recognized by Best Lawyers in the areas of Insurance Law and Personal Injury – Defense in the Pittsburgh region for 2021. Learn more about Best Lawyers’ methodology and how Attorney Murphey can help you if you’ve been harmed as a result of a personal injury…

If you are asked to take a breathalyzer test, chances are, you have consumed some amount of alcohol. Depending on the results of the breathalyzer test, you could face jail time or legal charges. You could even lose your driver’s license with driving under the influence charges. This leads many to wonder, what if you refuse a breathalyzer test? Can…