Pennsylvania truck accident claims three lives
On behalf of Hof & Reid LLC | Oct 31, 2016 | Blog, Truck AccidentsDistractions, fatigue and impairment are just a few reasons why a big rig operator in Pennsylvania might collide with another vehicle. Truckers who drive long hours are known to experience delayed reaction time or disorientation behind the wheel. Whatever the causes, the consequences of a truck accident are often catastrophic. Truck accidents cause devastating injuries […]
Getting life back on track after a serious truck accident
On behalf of Hof & Reid LLC | Oct 25, 2016 | Blog, Truck AccidentsMost Pennsylvania motorists are familiar with how terrifying it can be to share the road with massive tractor-trailers. When a truck accident involving one of these huge vehicles occurs, the results are often devastating. If a person actually survives injuries suffered in a truck collision, the road to recovery may be wrought with challenge, often […]
Exploding e-cigarettes may bring products liability claims
On behalf of Hof & Reid LLC | Oct 15, 2016 | Blog, Products LiabilityDoctors working in hospitals’ traumatic burn units in Pennsylvania and elsewhere have seen many horrific injuries. Recently, however, these doctors are treating gruesome wounds that are different from any they have previously seen. With the increasing popularity of electronic cigarettes, more patients are suffering from burns and other injuries the devices cause, leading some to […]
Auto accident rates caused by distraction continue to rise
On behalf of Hof & Reid LLC | Oct 10, 2016 | Blog, Car AccidentsThe number of accidents involving distracted drivers continues to increase in Pennsylvania and elsewhere. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that auto accident deaths and injuries linked to driver distraction increased by 10 percent over the past five years. However, psychologists say people should not be discouraged. In time, with proper […]
Auto insurance: Bad faith acts in refusing to pay your claim
On behalf of Hof & Reid LLC | Oct 2, 2016 | Auto Insurance, BlogInsurance coverage for drivers is often expensive, and it is not something you can opt out of if you intend to get behind the wheel. In Pennsylvania, the penalties for driving without auto insurance are high, and some learn that lesson the hard way. Insurance policies are there to protect you when others are negligent, […]
Medical malpractice possible if doctors ignore FDA warnings
On behalf of Hof & Reid LLC | Sep 26, 2016 | Blog, Medical MalpracticeOver the past few years, the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Food and Drug Administration have issued separate reports warning doctors about the dangers of prescribing codeine to children. Nevertheless, doctors in Pennsylvania and elsewhere continue to risk medical malpractice by prescribing the drug. Codeine is an opiate added to some cough syrups and […]
Lawmakers seek highway safety by regulating self-driving cars
On behalf of Hof & Reid LLC | Sep 21, 2016 | Blog, Highway SafetyWhile it may seem like something out of a science fiction movie, self-driving cars are not that far into the future. Some are eagerly anticipating the advent of autonomous cars because the vehicles promise greater highway safety by reducing the human factor in driving. Others recall the recent deadly crashes of automated cars and wonder […]
Samsung faces products liability claims after reported injuries
On behalf of Hof & Reid LLC | Sep 12, 2016 | Blog, Products LiabilityThe Samsung Corporation has voluntarily recalled its 2.5 million Galaxy Note 7 phones sold in Pennsylvania and worldwide. It has already rushed replacement phones to many customers and offered a $25 gift card to customers in the United States who exchange their phones for other Samsung models. Nevertheless, the Consumer Product Safety Commission plans a […]
Motorcycle accidents sometimes claim lives of community heroes
On behalf of Hof & Reid LLC | Sep 6, 2016 | Blog, Motorcycle AccidentsIt is too common a story when one hears of a motorcyclist dying in an accident. Motorcycle accidents frequently mean life-changing or life-ending injuries, especially when the collision involves a larger vehicle. The family and friends of one beloved Pennsylvania man are feeling the shock of losing him in a recent hit and run crash. […]
City agency risks premises liability for decaying properties
On behalf of Hof & Reid LLC | Aug 29, 2016 | Blog, Premises LiabilityThe housing authority in one Pennsylvania city is proud that it has renovated and repaired hundreds of the properties under its ownership. However, there are thousands of buildings that have been deemed unsafe or even in imminent danger of collapse by local building inspectors. Over a hundred of these are owned by that city’s housing […]