purchase, george & murphey.
purchase, george & murphey.
July 5, 2016
Inattention on the part of a passenger vehicle’s driver causes thousands of accidents and injuries to motorcyclists each year. Even though cyclists are expected to follow the same laws as other drivers, they are often overlooked and subsequently injured due to driver inattention. Fortunately, victims of motorcycle accidents, and their families, may be able to receive the compensation they deserve…
June 26, 2016
If you work out and stay in shape, it may be difficult to think of anything bad happening to your health. Unfortunately, bad things do happen, and even those health-conscious enough to supplement their workout should be aware of threats that reside in the fitness world. Fitness, weight loss and bodybuilding are multi-billion dollar industries. In fact, whatever results you…
June 19, 2016
The reason medical malpractice is an area of law is because even the best doctors can make mistakes. Although we may trust our physicians, they can occasionally miss an illness or condition, or fail to diagnose a serious disease. When these potentially fatal errors are made, patients may wonder if they have a medical malpractice case. In the event of…
June 14, 2016
Helping injured people is what the Pennsylvania injury lawyers at Purchase, George & Murphey, P.C. do every day and so, when we heard about Ian Malesiewski, a sophomore at Cathedral Prep in Erie who suffered a catastrophic spinal cord injury in a wrestling tournament on June 3, our first thought was, “What can we do to help?” Ian Malesiewski is…
June 12, 2016
Despite all the warnings against drinking and driving, alcohol-related car accidents claim the lives of thousands each year. Here in Pennsylvania, it is sad to think that these accidents are still a major problem on our roadways, but unfortunately, they are. Recently alcohol and speed were found to be contributing factors in a car crash that claimed the life of one…
June 6, 2016
Occasionally, medical emergencies while driving cause traffic accidents. While these events may initially look like negligence, real life medical emergencies may actually be to blame. When it comes to commercial truck operators, long-haul drivers in particular, surprising evidence linking obesity to their job may increase the likelihood of a medical emergency occurring while in gear. According to a study reported…
May 31, 2016
Despite high-tech advances in safety gear for athletes, careless accidents cost the lives of many each year. Regardless of the sport, whether it be running or cycling, there are countless new products out there to keep weekend warriors and competitive athletes safe while roadside. Unfortunately, despite sporting goods companies’ best attempts to make these sports safe, negligent drivers passing by…
