Medical malpractice is claimed in suit against hospital
On behalf of Hof & Reid LLC | Mar 20, 2014 | Blog, Medical MalpracticeOccasionally, a medical professional may become the victim of medical malpractice. Generally, the patient or her family may choose to make a valid claim for medical malpractice and to pursue it in the courts. In Pennsylvania, that scenario recently occurred when a young medical school graduate was admitted to a hospital with severe headaches and […]
Man responsible for Pennsylvania car accident surrenders
On behalf of Hof & Reid LLC | Mar 13, 2014 | Blog, Car AccidentsA man believed to be responsible for a fatal crash back in January is in police custody after turning himself in, local reports confirm. The Pennsylvania man was arrested in connection with a car accident that killed a 20-year-old pedestrian at the beginning of the year. He faces multiple charges related to this apparent crime. […]
Fatal auto accident caused by DUI kills man in Pennsylvania
On behalf of Hof & Reid LLC | Mar 5, 2014 | Blog, Car AccidentsFor some individuals, a couple of drinks is a perfect way to end a rough week or to enjoy a time of bonding with friends or colleagues in Pennsylvania. For others, it makes for a perfect storm, as some people choose to drive while intoxicated — a decision with potentially fatal consequences. Because alcohol distorts […]
4-vehicle car accident leaves several injured in Pennsylvania
On behalf of Hof & Reid LLC | Feb 25, 2014 | Blog, Car AccidentsA state trooper was among those injured in a several-vehicle pileup in the early morning of Feb. 20. Pennsylvania police and rescue workers responded to the four-car accident a little after 5:30, where they discovered several injured parties. Icy roads have been suggested to be at least part of the cause of the accident, and […]
Car accident in Pennsylvania believed to be caused by DUI
On behalf of Hof & Reid LLC | Feb 20, 2014 | Blog, Car AccidentsA man who pleaded guilty to aggravated assault by vehicle and DUI in November of last year has been formally sentenced, according to local legal sources. The Pennsylvania man faces up to16 months in prison for his role in a car accident that seriously injured a woman in Dec. 2012. The victim suffered broken bones […]
2 dead in Pennsylvania following car accident
On behalf of Hof & Reid LLC | Feb 11, 2014 | Blog, Car AccidentsA two-car crash has resulted in two fatalities in Lehigh County. Pennsylvania police responded to the car accident at approximately 2:35 in the afternoon of Feb. 6. So far, both state and local police are investigating the incident, and no formal charges have yet been filed in association with the tragic crash. According to reports, […]
Pennsylvania man killed in fatal car accident
On behalf of Hof & Reid LLC | Feb 8, 2014 | Blog, Car AccidentsPeople often think about their own death. However, such thoughts are generally abstract and tied to the belief that such an event will not happen until well into the future. The idea that any given moment could be a person’s last is known, but not really believed. Unfortunately, one family in Pennsylvania is facing the […]
Car accident involving Pennsylvania police officer claims a life
On behalf of Hof & Reid LLC | Feb 3, 2014 | Blog, Car AccidentsWhen a car crash occurs, the first official on the scene is often a police officer. However, there are times when the police officer is directly involved in the accident. A recent car accident in Pennsylvania involving an officer claimed the life of an unlucky motorist. Authorities say that the crash happened when the police […]
Tractor trailer accident kills at least 1 in Pennsylvania
On behalf of Hof & Reid LLC | Jan 25, 2014 | Blog, Truck AccidentsTragedy struck a toll booth on Interstate 78 when a truck decimated another vehicle, killing at least one person. The tractor trailer accident happened on the morning of Jan. 13, and Pennsylvania authorities are still investigating what caused the crash and were not initially able to confirm if further fatalities were caused. The investigation is […]
1 woman dead following Pennsylvania car accident
On behalf of Hof & Reid LLC | Jan 16, 2014 | Blog, Car AccidentsRecently, a serious car crash sent one man to the hospital and a woman to the morgue. Pennsylvania authorities were called to the state line around 8 p.m. on Jan. 11 to respond to a two-car accident that caused the death of a local woman. The coroner’s office is apparently treating the accident site as […]