State increases penalties for a distracted driver car accident
On behalf of Hof & Reid LLC | Apr 11, 2017 | Blog, Car AccidentsPennsylvania drivers have even more reasons to put the phone down while they are behind the wheel. The state recently increased possible penalties relating to a car accident that is attributed to distracted driving. High school students in one area recently learned firsthand about the dangers that an inattentive driver poses to others. The high school hosted a speaker […]
Pennsylvania tractor trailer accident causes serious injuries
On behalf of Hof & Reid LLC | Apr 7, 2017 | Blog, Truck AccidentsTraveling the interstates through Pennsylvania can be one of the quickest ways to get from Point A to Point B. Unfortunately, it also increases the risk of being involved in a tractor-trailer accident, especially along the more heavily trafficked portions of the highways. One recent wreck highlighted how quickly life can change. The accident occurred […]
Man sentenced for fatal car accident that killed woman last year
On behalf of Hof & Reid LLC | Apr 6, 2017 | Blog, Car AccidentsA 23-year-old man accepted a plea agreement in exchange for a guilty plea. He received a sentence of up to 10 years in prison for a fatal car accident that he caused last year. The Pennsylvania man killed an 80-year-old woman in the wreck last April. The accident occurred when the man stated he was attempting to […]
Pennsylvania police arrest man in fatal auto accident
On behalf of Hof & Reid LLC | Mar 29, 2017 | Blog, Car AccidentsPolice in Pennsylvania got some help from an unexpected source in solving a fatal hit-and-run collision. The auto accident occurred earlier this month, but the driver involved was recently found and charged. The victim in the accident died from his injuries. The driver who was recently arrested is facing several charges in connection to this fatal collision. […]
Pennsylvania bus accidents often lead to serious injuries
On behalf of Hof & Reid LLC | Mar 22, 2017 | Blog, Bus AccidentsFor many people, traveling by mass transit takes the worry and stress out of daily commutes. Unfortunately, there are still the same dangers that exists for all other types of vehicles, including the possibility of riders being injured in bus accidents. Recently, several passengers were hurt when a bus and a pickup truck collided in Pennsylvania. Police […]
Dangerous ice can cause a serious car accident and injuries
On behalf of Hof & Reid LLC | | Blog, Car AccidentsAfter the recent snowstorm, dangerous road conditions became an obstacle for travelers. However, there is another danger that can cause a serious car accident and subsequent injuries or fatalities. Pennsylvania officials have reminded motorists of laws regarding an often overlooked hazard. One driver and two passengers were victims of a dangerous condition that can follow after any significant snow […]
Pennsylvania motorcycle accidents often serious
On behalf of Hof & Reid LLC | Mar 16, 2017 | Blog, Motorcycle AccidentsWhile there are some crashes that are completely unpredictable and thereby nearly unavoidable, there are others that might be prevented in certain situations. Unfortunately, motorcycle accidents often end with riders and passengers suffering serious or even fatal injuries. One such collision in Pennsylvania took the life of a passenger who was on the back of one of these bikes. Police charged a 30-year-old driver who they […]
Wet weather causes fatal car accidents: tips to stay safe
On behalf of Hof & Reid LLC | Mar 6, 2017 | Blog, Car AccidentsThere are many contributing factors to car crashes, but Pennsylvania drivers should be particularly concerned with wet roads. In November 2016, it was reported that wet roads caused a fatal car crash in Lebanon. Some drivers may not assume driving in the rain poses serious risks. All drivers should take the following tips to heart […]
Car accident claims grandmother and one child
On behalf of Hof & Reid LLC | Jan 23, 2017 | Blog, Car AccidentsIntersections are notorious for accidents that cause serious or fatal injuries. Drivers may accelerate suddenly to get through the intersection before the light changes, and that increase in speed may create even more damage than a crash at normal speeds. A recent car accident in Allentown, Pennsylvania, is one example of a deadly intersection collision. […]
Family files premises liability suit after escalator accident
On behalf of Hof & Reid LLC | Jan 18, 2017 | Blog, Premises LiabilityEscalators in shopping centers and department stores are often a welcome relief for shoppers who are weary from walking. They can also be dangerous. Because an escalator is typically designed as an entire metal staircase looping around itself, it is easy for shoelaces, pieces of clothing or body parts to be pulled under the stairs, […]