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Erie Personal Injury Law Firm
Overview
The law firm of Purchase, George & Murphey, P.C. represents the people of Erie, Pennsylvania, in legal issues related to personal injury. When an individual has been injured because of the negligence of another organization or individual, we will stop at nothing to get them the compensation they require to alleviate their stress as they recover from their injuries and rebuild their lives. For our high-ethical standards and long list of successful results, we hold the highest peer review rating possible of AV Preeminent* from Martindale-Hubbell.
Along with Erie, we also represent those in North East, Meadville and all the surrounding counties. We offer free initial consultations to those who have suffered as the result of any injury related to the following: Car accidents, commercial truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, back and neck injuries, bicycle and pedestrian accidents, dog bites, premises liability, wrongful death, traumatic brain injury, slip-and-fall accidents and paraplegia/quadriplegia. The qualified attorneys at our law firm also handle cases of medical malpractice.
Every personal injury case is unique, and the needs of each client differ significantly from others, so we meet with every client to come up with the best ways to obtain compensation for damages such as disability, disfigurement, pain and suffering, cost of home remodeling for accessibility, durable medical equipment, physical therapy, lost income, and medical expenses for the injured.
As two of our attorneys previously worked for insurance companies, we have detailed insight into how to best handle a personal injury case at the law firm of Purchase, George & Murphey, P.C.. Our attorneys also handle cases of criminal defense and DUI, and we are happy to accept credit card payments in office.
* AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review RatingTM fall into two categories - legal ability and general ethical standards.
About Purchase, George & Murphey, P.C.
Practice Areas
- Personal Injury
- Medical Malpractice
- Criminal Defense
- DUI/DWI
Litigation
- 99%
Previous Law Firm Name
- Purchase & George, P.C.
Classes and Seminars
- 2009 Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Law Update, Erie County Bar Association, 2009
- Trial Advocacy: Making the Most of What Ya Got, Erie County Bar Association, 2008
- Auto Law Update, Erie County Bar Association, 2009 - Present
- Joint and Several Liability, Erie County Bar Association, 2011 - Present
- Guest Lecturer, Medical Malpractice Litigation and Health Care Quality, Mercyhurst University, 2013 - Present
- Guest Lecturer: Lawyers, Litigation and Settlement, Mercyhurst University, 2013 - Present
- Apologies in the Medical Malpractice Context, Erie County Bar Association, 2012 - Present
- Guest Lecturer: Medical Malpractice and the Adversarial System, Mercyhurst University, 2012 - Present
- Civil Litigation for First Year Lawyers, Erie County Bar Association, 2011 - Present
- Pennsylvania Tort Reform: Joint and Several Liability, Erie County Bar Association, 2011 - Present
- Inside Secrets of ERISA: A Third Party Administrator Pulls Back the Curtain, Erie County Bar Association, 2011 - Present
- Effective Use of Depositions at Trial, Erie County Bar Association, 2008 - Present
- Underinsured and Uninsured Motorist Claims Practice, Erie County Bar Association, 2007 - Present
- Bad Faith Insurance Claims and Trial Tactics
- Emotional Distress Claims
- Premises Liability, Slip and Fall Update
- First Party Benefits Update
Pro Bono Activities
- Legal Aid Volunteer Attorneys, 1991 - 2009
- Volunteer Lawyer, Northwestern Legal Services
Representative Clients
- General Nutrition Centers, Inc.
- General McLane School District
- Lake Erie Community Park, Inc.
- Erie Life Magazine, LLC
Ancillary Businesses
- Judge of Elections, Erie County, 5th Ward, 20th District
People
Attorneys
Staff
- Kathryn Kisak, Associate
- Mark Harrington, Case Manager
- Kimberly R. Ball, Senior Paralegal & Office Manager
- Lisa Gindy, Customer Relations Manager
- Shana Krivonak, Paralegal
- Elaine V. Valentine, Paralegal
Office Information
Address
2525 West 26th StreetSuite 200 Erie, PA 16506 - 3254
Offers Free Initial Consultation
Yes
Accepts Credit Cards
Yes
Office Hours
Always Open
Websites
- https://goo.gl/maps/rw1KVVAwjWGLL3is9 (Erie Personal Injury Lawyers)
- https://www.yourerielawyers.com/crawford-county-car-accident-lawyer/ (Car Accident Lawyer Crawford County PA)
Other Offices
Purchase, George & Murphey, P.C. The Masonic Building 310 Chestnut St, Suite 111 Meadville, PA 16335 814-580-5017
Purchase, George & Murphey, P.C. 68 East Main Street North East, PA 16428 814-580-5017
Achievements
Lawyers at Purchase, George & Murphey, P.C. selected for a Super Lawyers® list
- George, J. Timothy On a Super Lawyers® List
- Murphey, Craig On a Super Lawyers® List
- Purchase, Eric John On a Super Lawyers® List
- Riley, Jr., Steven E. On a Super Lawyers® List
- Weichler, William P. On a Super Lawyers® List
Honors
- Business of the Year Award, Kearsarge Volunteer Fire Department, 2001
- Pennsylvania Super Lawyers, 2013
- Inducted into the Pittsburgh Chapter of the Order of the Coif
Published
Articles
- Car Accidents
Eric Purchase and Tim George are experienced Erie car accident attorneys who can represent you from the initial investigation of your accident to the resolution of your case. - Medical Malpractice
If you've been seriously injured or lost a loved one as result of a medical mistake, or if you suspect such a mistake is involved but have not been able to get meaningful answers, the medical malpractice lawyers at Purchase & George can help. - Practice Areas
You may be looking for information about lawsuits pertaining to injuries, car accidents, insurance claims or medical mistakes. You've come to the right place. - Testimonials
Here, we offer a sampling of the kind comments our happy clients (and some referring lawyers) offer us at the end of their cases. - Case Results
In our case results section, we compile some recent case summaries as a means of illustrating common experiences in personal injury cases, including cases that result from car accidents, commercial truck accidents, motorcycle accidents … - The Problem of the Minority Discount, Business Magazine, January, 2002
- A Roadmap to Justice: The Ultimate Guide to Car Accident Cases in PA, Word Association Publishers, 2010
- How To Choose A Pennsylvania DUI Lawyer, Self-Published
- The Ultimate Guide To DUI Cases In Pennsylvania (3rd Ed.), Self-Published
Representative Cases
- Kerth v. Hamot Health Foundation, et al, 989 F. Supp. 691 (W.D. PA 1997)
- Washington Township v. Gilette, 26 Pa. D. & C. 4th 92 (Erie Co. Ct. of Comm. Pleas 1994)
- In Re: Estate of Miller, 18 A.3d 1163 (Superior Court 2011)
- Fedorko Properties v. Millcreek, et al., 755 A.2d 118 (Commonwealth Court 1999)
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