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Losing a loved one is always a difficult event to endure. The sudden void created by the absence of someone special can leave the ones left behind in an initial state of shock followed by a period of bereavement. Especially difficult is the loss of a family member who is also a significant financial provider in a household. In such…

Any form of invasive surgery performed on an internal organ is serious business and should only be conducted when absolutely necessary. In order to avoid making a tragic misdiagnosis, doctors must carefully analyze the results of any tests to which a patient submits. Doctors need to look at the entirety of a patient’s medical history and their present condition so…

There is little in life that could prepare anyone for the immediate aftermath of a collision with a tractor trailer. The experience could leave a person with serious accident injuries. If luck is on your side and you do not sustain serious injuries, the experience of the crash could still leave you shaken and disoriented. But, you will likely have…

Most of the time while traveling the scenic roadways of Pennsylvania, good drivers are capable of observing potential hazards and reacting accordingly. Motorists can greatly decrease the likelihood of car accidents simply by staying alert while behind the wheel. But events can transpire that may take even the keenest of drivers by surprise. Recently, in Pennsylvania, a family underwent a…

Did you know that more than 100,000 people are injured in truck accidents across the nation each year? According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, truck accidents are common occurrences, happening at an average rate of nearly 11 times per day nationwide. But despite a clear danger, state and federal legislators are hesitant to make changes that could save…

Motor vehicle accidents happen in every state across the nation. And while some only get reported in local papers, some garner national attention. Sometimes this is because a celebrity or famous person was involved in the crash, while in other cases they are of national interest because they touch on a problem that affects the entire nation. Both of these…

Our Erie injury law blog is mostly populated with stories about Pennsylvania accident, injury and medical malpractice legal topics, as it should be.  But sometimes we venture off topic.  This off-topic rant is inspired by my family’s recent trip out of the country (a vacation to celebrate my in-laws’ 50th anniversary) and our experience with the way airlines treat their…