Contaminated protein bars may bring products liability claims
On behalf of Hof & Reid LLC | Jan 9, 2017 | Blog, Products LiabilityWhen January rolls around, many people in Pennsylvania make resolutions for a better life. In addition to joining a gym or finding a jogging buddy, they may change their diets, lowering their carb intake and increasing the amount of protein. The makers of protein bars and shakes make many promises about the contribution these products […]
Medical malpractice reform may not benefit patients
On behalf of Hof & Reid LLC | Jan 2, 2017 | Blog, Medical MalpracticeOf the trillions of dollars spent each year on health care, studies show that hundreds of billions go to defensive medicine. This includes tests and procedures doctors in Pennsylvania and elsewhere order to protect themselves from being sued for medical malpractice. While some say this is leading to a crisis in the health care industry, […]
Highway safety advocates fight for new speed limits for trucks
On behalf of Hof & Reid LLC | Dec 26, 2016 | Blog, Highway SafetySince 2006, members of Road Safe America have been trying to get legislation passed to slow down trucks on highways in Pennsylvania and across the country. Now, on the cusp of success, they fear their controversial new law may not pass the scrutiny of the new U.S. president. While President-Elect Donald Trump has made it […]
Auto insurance companies are accountable for acting in bad faith
On behalf of Hof & Reid LLC | Dec 21, 2016 | Auto Insurance, BlogAfter paying premiums on time, renewing a policy faithfully and resisting making frivolous claims, a person in Pennsylvania may find that his or her insurance company may still not pay for the claim one submits after an accident. Maybe the adjuster is asking for more paperwork or telling the policyholder that the accident has not […]
Truck accident may not be avoided by mandated speed caps
On behalf of Hof & Reid LLC | Dec 13, 2016 | Blog, Truck AccidentsThe comment period has ended for those who wished to weigh in on the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration proposal to mandate speed limiting devices on newly manufactured large vehicles. The hope of this legislation is to reduce truck accident rates on highways in Pennsylvania and across the country by making it impossible for vehicles […]
Families of car accident victims urge students to be safe
On behalf of Hof & Reid LLC | Dec 5, 2016 | Blog, Car AccidentsA poignant, mobile memorial is making its way through the high schools in Pennsylvania. It displays the thousands of names of people who died in drunk driving accidents across the state. Along with the visual image of the lives lost, high school students hear stories of the impact drunk driving has had on people’s lives. […]
Avoiding premises liability at holiday parties
On behalf of Hof & Reid LLC | Nov 27, 2016 | Blog, Premises LiabilityHoliday parties are a great time for co-workers to let their hair down and enjoy each other’s company in an environment more casual than the office or job site. Offering employees food and drinks is also a common way for Pennsylvania business owners and managers to show their appreciation to employees who have worked hard […]
Parents may claim products liability from dangerous toys
On behalf of Hof & Reid LLC | Nov 20, 2016 | Blog, Products LiabilityLong before the holidays arrive, consumers in Pennsylvania begin seeing ads for the latest toys. Even grocery stores often display toys, hoping to gain the last minute holiday shopper or impulse buyer. This is also the time of year when the Consumer Product Safety Commission releases its annual report of dangerous toys. All toys made […]
Doctor’s medical malpractice linked to 6 opioid deaths
On behalf of Hof & Reid LLC | Nov 16, 2016 | Blog, Medical MalpracticePeople in Pennsylvania may switch doctors until they find one they like. When a family doctor is trusted for decades, it may be shocking to learn of accusations of medical malpractice. One doctor who worked as a general practitioner in another state is linked to the deaths of at least six of his patients. Agents […]
Improved highway safety likely with harsher penalties for texting
On behalf of Hof & Reid LLC | Nov 7, 2016 | Blog, Highway SafetyThe state of Pennsylvania has seen its share of tragedies on the highways. Recently, Governor Tom Wolfe took a stand to improve highway safety by signing a law to increase the penalties for distracted drivers who cause accidents. The law went into effect immediately, and some are especially hopeful that it will make a difference. […]