Wrongful death claims possible after bus crash
On behalf of Hof & Reid LLC | Mar 20, 2013 | Blog, Wrongful DeathAmerican travelers know the dangers inherent in road travel. We take precautions to offset those risks each and every time we take to the roads in Pennsylvania, putting on our seat belts and ensuring that our vehicles are safe to operate. However, when we travel by commercial bus, many of us fail to acknowledge that […]
Sentencing in Pennsylvania fatal accident case
On behalf of Hof & Reid LLC | Mar 12, 2013 | Blog, Car AccidentsIn Sept. 2010 a family received news that a terrible Pennsylvania car crash had claimed the lives of their loved ones. The victims were an elderly couple; a 76-year-old man and his 69-year-old wife. The couple was involved in the fatal accident upon encountering a man who had recently been treated at a methadone clinic. […]
Improperly secured mattress leads to fatal accident
On behalf of Hof & Reid LLC | Mar 7, 2013 | Blog, Wrongful DeathWhen an individual makes the decision to transport oversized items in or on their vehicle, they assume the responsibility of ensuring that those articles are properly secured before entering a public roadway. In many cases, a particular vehicle is simply not suitable to transport certain items, and the decision should be made to find an […]
Pennsylvania state trooper charged in drunk driving accident
On behalf of Hof & Reid LLC | Feb 28, 2013 | Blog, Drunk Driving AccidentsPennsylvania residents tend to hold law enforcement officers to a higher standard than other citizens. When an individual chooses a career path dedicated to serving and protecting others, we expect that he or she will carry those traits into their off-duty lives, as well. However, the recent arrest of a Pennsylvania state trooper on suspicion […]
Wrongful death claim could follow criminal trial
On behalf of Hof & Reid LLC | Feb 18, 2013 | Blog, Wrongful DeathOne Pennsylvania family may be feeling a sense of relief following news that the driver who struck and killed a little girl will stand trial in the matter. The incident took place the night before Thanksgiving 2012 in suburban portion of Philadelphia. A Bucks County judge recently ordered that the case against the driver be […]
BMW recall could prevent fatal accidents in Pennsylvania
On behalf of Hof & Reid LLC | Feb 15, 2013 | Blog, Wrongful DeathPennsylvania BMW drivers may be aware of the recently announced recall of the company’s 1-Series ActiveE vehicles. The cars were a part of a BMW test line, and were leased to consumers beginning in Jan. 2012. The manufacturer has identified serious flaws in the vehicle, and has issued a recall in the hopes of avoiding […]
Pennsylvania man sentenced for role in fatal accident
On behalf of Hof & Reid LLC | Feb 7, 2013 | Blog, Wrongful DeathIn the aftermath of a tragic loss, Pennsylvania families cope in different ways. For some, the process involves a slow path from shock and grief to eventual acceptance of their loss. For others, the grieving process is stalled by a deep rooted need for a sense of justice in the matter. In cases in which […]
Wrongful death suits often focus on recalled products
On behalf of Hof & Reid LLC | Jan 29, 2013 | Blog, Wrongful DeathWhen a Pennsylvania consumer purchases a product, he or she expects that product to perform as intended. When a product fails, the result is often disappointment and the aggravation of having to replace the item. However, there are some products that present a much more serious issue when they fail to function as intended. In […]
Pennsylvania drunk driving accident injures 2, charges filed
On behalf of Hof & Reid LLC | Jan 24, 2013 | Blog, Drunk Driving AccidentsAn accident in Pennsylvania has resulted in injury to three people and criminal charges against one of the drivers. A 51-year-old man and a 9-year-old passenger suffered injuries after the man’s vehicle was struck by another vehicle operated by someone thought to have been under the influence. Police have termed it a drunk driving accident, […]
Elderly Bethlehem man dies in car accident
On behalf of Hof & Reid LLC | Jan 15, 2013 | Blog, Car AccidentsAn elderly Bethlehem man became the victim of a deadly motor vehicle crash recently. The man was hit by a vehicle at an intersection, but the details surrounding exactly what happened were not initially disclosed. Authorities have declined to provide details surrounding the deadly car accident, solely indicating that it remained under investigation. After the […]