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Distracted driving has become a leading cause of vehicle accidents around the country. Many of the distracted driving accidents that occur on the roadways today, are completely preventable. The truth is that all drivers should be aware of the dangerous consequences of distracted driving. Thousands of individuals are killed every single year and hundreds of thousands are seriously injured in…

One of the most important things you can do to avoid the unfortunate experience of having to file a legal claim after sustaining a dog bite injury is to avoid a dog bite in the first place. If you are a pet owner, you can minimize the risk of dog bites by maintaining safe and responsible pet ownership practices. Whether…

Most people are familiar with the image of a personal injury attorney as someone you turn to in the aftermath of a serious incident such as a car accident. A personal injury lawyer may be able to help you with other types of situations, however, and your ability to connect with knowledgeable legal representations sooner rather than later can make…

Any consumer product that has the potential to leave you with serious injuries or even to develop catastrophic medical conditions is an unnerving experience. Unfortunately, many women are now raising concern about the connection between ovarian cancer and talc powder. Talc powder has been marketed as a relatively safe consumer product and many women chose to use it on their…

Social media has become the primary way many of us stay in touch with family and friends, learn news about people and topics we care about, and stay connected to the world around us. When you’ve been injured, however, taking to social media to talk about your situation can negatively affect your personal injury claim. Here’s how social media can…

Purchase, George & Murphey, P.C. is pleased to announce that partner Craig Murphey has been included in the 2018 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America© for his work in Insurance Law and Personal Injury Litigation – Defendant. Attorney Murphey has been recognized by his peers for his high caliber of work since 2012. First published in 1983, Best Lawyers…

Medical malpractice occurs when a doctor provides care that falls below the “standard of care” that a reasonably prudent doctor with the same background and experience would have provided in the same situation. Some types of medical malpractice claims are more common than others. Here are five common types of medical malpractice claims in Pennsylvania: Misdiagnosis or Delayed Diagnosis Misdiagnosis…