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Forklift accidents are among the most common types of workplace accidents. Forklifts are frequently used in factories, warehouses, construction sites, shipyards, and even retail stores. Thousands of workers across America are injured every year in forklift accidents, with approximately 100 accidents every year turning fatal. Workers who are injured in forklift accidents are usually entitled to receive workers’ compensation benefits.…

Many of us use Lyft rideshare vehicles to have a safe form of transportation. But what happens when your Lyft vehicle gets into an accident. If you are a passenger in a Lyft vehicle involved in a crash, you need to know what to do following the accident to help protect your rights. You should also understand what your options…

Each year, Super Lawyers® releases its list of the top lawyers in Pennsylvania. We’re happy to announce that in 2020 every partner at Purchase, George & Murphey, P.C. made the Super Lawyers® list again! The law firm of Purchase, George & Murphey, P.C. is no stranger to the Super Lawyers® list. We have received this honor every year for many…

In order to be eligible for workers’ compensation, you will need to prove that your injury or illness was work-related — namely, that it arose “out of employment” and occurred “during the course of employment”. If you are injured or develop an illness while performing your normal job tasks, it is usually accepted that your injury or illness is work-related.…

Mistakes happen. If you were convicted of a crime and served your time, you’ll quickly find out just how much a criminal conviction can impact you as you try to move forward with your life. Whether you’re applying for a loan, housing, school or a job, you will likely be asked whether or not you have a criminal history. While…

If you went in for a routine procedure or corrective surgery and came out with more complications than what you went in to have corrected, you may have been the victim of medical malpractice. As humans, we’re going to face a number of medical issues throughout our lifetime. Whether these are common ailments or diagnoses that turn our lives upside…

We’ve all endured our fair share of injuries. Whether this was the result of playing sports, tripping over something in our way or bumping into someone at the supermarket, it’s safe to say that these little accidents didn’t interrupt our daily lives or our ability to accomplish certain tasks. The same cannot be said for a personal injury. A personal…