The frightening reality of bus accidents
On behalf of Hof & Reid LLC | Jun 26, 2018 | Blog, Bus AccidentsAs the school year drew to a close, a group of high school seniors embarked on a class trip. Accompanied by three chaperones, the students boarded a charter bus in their small town, and began their journey to a big city. They began to make their way through Pennsylvania, drawing ever nearer to their destination. […]
Driver ignores stop sign, causes fatal car accident.
On behalf of Hof & Reid LLC | | Blog, Car AccidentsAfter a winter that seemed as if it would never end, Pennsylvania residents are out and about, enjoying the warm rays of the summer sun. With so much to do and see across the Keystone State, it is no wonder that drivers may have noticed an increased amount of traffic. It is always important for […]
Undiagnosed injury after car accident can reduce quality of life
On behalf of Hof & Reid LLC | Jun 21, 2018 | Blog, Car AccidentsVictims of Pennsylvania crashes can suffer physical and mental trauma, even in minor collisions. Sometimes, even a low-speed car accident can cause severe injuries, depending on factors such as where the passengers were seated and whether they wore their seat belts. While cuts and scrapes that are caused by shattered glass or other flying objects […]
Franklin County car accident on Interstate 81 kills 1, injures 2
On behalf of Hof & Reid LLC | Jun 14, 2018 | Blog, Car AccidentsThe Pennsylvania State Police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred on a recent Saturday evening. This single-vehicle car accident happened in Franklin County on Interstate 81. Investigators have determined that a southbound vehicle veered across the right lane and rolled several times after going off the right shoulder and striking a ditch. The car had […]
Family’s lobby for changes after fatal motorcycle accidents
On behalf of Hof & Reid LLC | Jun 11, 2018 | Blog, Motorcycle AccidentsA mother’s heart is broken, and a family is mourning the loss of their loved one. This devastating loss resulted from a drunk driving accident, and a family is forced to relive this nightmare each time they lobby state lawmakers for a bill to impose stiffer penalties for repeat offenders. In Pennsylvania and in every […]
The risk of a car accident increases along I-81 corridor in PA
On behalf of Hof & Reid LLC | Jun 4, 2018 | Blog, Car AccidentsThe increasing volume of traffic on a major interstate has proven that it is past time for the road to be expanded. The risk of being in a car accident along the I-81 corridor in Pennsylvania continues to rise because of constant congestion, traffic jams and increased truck traffic. Local officials agree that the time […]
Truck accident: What are the causes and who can be held liable?
On behalf of Hof & Reid LLC | May 31, 2018 | Blog, Truck AccidentsMotorists in Pennsylvania share the roadways with all kinds of big rigs. Due to the sheer size of these vehicles, occupants of any car that is involved in a truck accident have little chance of escaping unscathed. Malfunctioning equipment causes some accidents, and the slightest equipment error can cause devastating crashes. When such a collision […]
Fatality statistics from 2017 show a rise in motorcycle accidents
On behalf of Hof & Reid LLC | May 28, 2018 | Blog, Motorcycle AccidentsA man who overcame multiple obstacles in his life — including birth defects, cancer and a liver transplant — was riding his motorcycle and enjoying his new lease on life. It was his favorite pastime, and it made his past medical problems and pain disappear as he rode for hours on end. In 2017, Cumberland […]
What expenses can be covered in a wrongful death lawsuit?
On behalf of Hof & Reid LLC | May 25, 2018 | Blog, UncategorizedWhen someone dies due to the fault of another, families will often pursue lawsuits, claiming wrongful death and survival damages. These lawsuits, often referred to in layman’s terms as wrongful death lawsuits, allege that the death could have been avoided and was caused by reckless, negligent or unlawful actions on the part of an individual […]
Pennsylvania car accident blamed on misinterpreted turn
On behalf of Hof & Reid LLC | May 21, 2018 | Blog, Car AccidentsFor whatever reason, people will sometimes disregard Pennsylvania road signs, laws and posted speed limits. This may not seem to be such a big deal and is often harmless, but for those who are happen to be nearby, the harm or other serious outcomes that such carelessness can cause can be devastating. Had these laws and speed limits […]