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 […]
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. […]
Dangerous ice can cause a serious car accident and injuries
On behalf of Hof & Reid LLC | Mar 22, 2017 | 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 […]
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. […]
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. […]
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 […]
Distraction causing a car accident may come in many forms
On behalf of Hof & Reid LLC | Aug 3, 2016 | Blog, Car AccidentsAs technology evolves and social media and interactive gaming expands, it seems to get harder for safety advocates to keep up with warnings. Once, cell phones were the main culprit of distracted driving. Soon texting, social media and other apps took drivers’ eyes off the road. The latest distraction is Pokemon Go, a reality video […]
Car accident on interstate claims life of 8-year-old girl
On behalf of Hof & Reid LLC | Jun 1, 2016 | Blog, Car AccidentsTwo women were severely injured, and an 8-year-old girl was killed, when their car went out of control on Interstate 81 at 8:45 p.m. on May 22. The vehicle struck a rock embankment, according to the Pennsylvania state police. The girl, listed as residing in Jessup, died from the car accident at Lehigh Valley Hospital […]