Buckle up. Check your mirrors. Drive with caution. There are many things drivers do in order to remain safe when on the road, especially in Pennsylvania where so many factors can play into a simple drive to go buy groceries. But nowadays, cars come equipped with new technology to help avoid accidents like indicators in side-view mirrors and backup cameras/alarms…
Read More Most of the time you hear them before you see them. Most of the time it’s an increasingly loud rumble — known as rolling thunder — and that’s when you know there is a motorcycle or group of motorcycles on the road with you. As a motorcyclist, there is nothing better than taking a road trip on the iron horse.…
Read More No one plans on getting a DUI (driving under the influence). More often than not it is a genuine mistake on the part of the driver and an unfortunate one at that. It can be a hard lesson to learn, especially with how harsh the DUI laws in Pennsylvania are. If it is your first DUI offense there are a…
Read More When fall is in full swing and winter on its way, road conditions can change with each rising and setting of the sun. From wet leaves to black ice, and from snow to large puddles on the road, there are plenty of different hazards that motorists need to be wary of when on the road. Purchase, George & Murphey…
Read More On average, 11 large truck accidents occur every day in the United States, according to estimates from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). About 4,000 deaths are caused by large truck accidents every year, and over 100,000 people are injured in these accidents. A fully-loaded tractor-trailer may weigh up to 80,000 pounds. In a collision with a 3,500 pound…
Read More The law firm of Purchase, George & Murphey, P.C. initiated the Erie Veterans’ Free Legal Clinic in 2016. The law firm is proud to serve veterans on a monthly basis by empowering them with legal tips and tools to help them plan their present and their future. At the Erie Veterans’ Free Legal Clinic, the law firm is committed to…
Read More Cataracts occur when the lens of the eye clouds over, reducing a person’s vision. Cataracts are more common in elderly adults, and some estimates indicate that over half of U.S. residents age 80 or older have had cataracts. Cataracts can also result from other health conditions, such as diabetes, or occur after an injury to the eye. Cataract surgery is a…
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