Grandmother dies in bizarre car accident
On behalf of Hof & Reid LLC | Apr 30, 2018 | Blog, Car AccidentsA Pennsylvania woman perished after a car crashed through the wall of her first-story bedroom. Authorities say the 86-year-old grandmother of 13 and great-grandmother of 14 was sleeping in her bed when the driver of a speeding car lost control, causing the vehicle to become airborne. The car accident occurred in Franconia Township. Authorities said […]
Two women die in an early morning car accident
On behalf of Hof & Reid LLC | Apr 17, 2018 | Blog, Car AccidentsA fatal car crash occurred that claimed the lives of two Pennsylvania women recently. Authorities are still investigating the cause of the car accident but said the weather was not a factor. In Pennsylvania and other states, if negligence is believed to have been a contributing factor, surviving family members may have legal recourse. Emergency […]
Pennsylvania car accident leads to arrest
On behalf of Hof & Reid LLC | Apr 16, 2018 | Blog, Car AccidentsDriving while under the influence of alcohol or illegal substances in Pennsylvania has consequences that reach far beyond the initial incident. The aftermath of injuries and fatalities caused by a car accident are often devastating. Driving while intoxicated or under the influence can leave lasting scars on families of the victims and on the negligent […]
Citizens concerned as auto accident on busy road kills another
On behalf of Hof & Reid LLC | Apr 9, 2018 | Blog, Car AccidentsMany factors can contribute to accidents in Pennsylvania. A negligent driver, driving while under the influence of illegal substances or alcohol, speeding and the distraction of cell phones can all play a part in car accidents that can shake up victims or claim the lives of others. Speeding can leave drivers with the inability to maneuver […]
Car accident risk rises with distractions
On behalf of Hof & Reid LLC | Apr 3, 2018 | Blog, Car AccidentsSince the advent of the cell phone, safety advocates in Pennsylvania have urged drivers to put down their devices. While it seems as if many drivers are hearing and understanding the message, not all are putting it into practice. Despite the fact that distracted driving raises the probability of being involved in a car accident, […]
Flying ice and snow can lead to a car accident
On behalf of Hof & Reid LLC | Mar 27, 2018 | Blog, Car AccidentsAt the end of winter, nature seems to throw some crazy weather patterns into Pennsylvania. Snow, heat waves and ice storms are some of the strange and unpredictable weather the state receives this time of year. A recent snow storm has led local police to amp up their warnings about driving with vehicles that are snow […]
Drivers urged to slow down to avoid a possible car accident
On behalf of Hof & Reid LLC | Mar 20, 2018 | Blog, Car AccidentsFirst responders and police are urging drivers to proceed with caution when traveling on Pennsylvania roadways. Several recent head-on collisions in one county have left four dead and multiple others injured. Authorities cautioned that many accidents are caused by drivers who are distracted, speeding or acting aggressively. Regardless, using caution while operating a motor vehicle can help to […]
Pennsylvania teen seriously injured in auto accident
On behalf of Hof & Reid LLC | Mar 1, 2018 | Blog, Car AccidentsObtaining one’s license is often a rite of passage into adulthood for many young American teens. Many new drivers will often underestimate their skills and the attention that must be devoted to operating a vehicle, especially when the roadways are busy and teeming with traffic. This lack of experience and the belief that one is invincible […]
Pennsylvania man formally charged in fatal car accident
On behalf of Hof & Reid LLC | Feb 21, 2018 | Blog, Car AccidentsOperating a motor vehicle is often seen by many as something that they just do. Sometimes, little regard is given to the enormous responsibility. The reality of sitting behind the wheel and driving an automobile is a significant endeavor which requires diligence, attention to detail, good judgement and quick reflexes. When a Pennsylvania driver gets behind the […]
Snow and ice covered Pennyslvania roads leads to car accident
On behalf of Hof & Reid LLC | Feb 12, 2018 | Blog, Car AccidentsWhen Pennsylvania weather turns from flowers and sunshine to cold and snow, the roads can become a battle ground for traction. Drivers should exercise caution when traveling in such weather to help avoid car accidents and injuries, if they must travel at all. Black ice spots and snow-covered roads can give unsuspecting drivers a sense of security […]