Texting not the only cause of distracted driving car accident
On behalf of Hof & Reid LLC | Oct 5, 2017 | Blog, Car AccidentsThe automobile is such a status symbol that a person’s social and economic standing is often based in part on the year and model of vehicle that one drives. Partially in an effort to appeal to potential owners, many of the latest models are including an array of technological options that are marketed as a way of enhancing one’s driving experience. […]
Traffic slowdown leads to multi-vehicle car accident, 1 injured
On behalf of Hof & Reid LLC | Sep 28, 2017 | Blog, Car AccidentsThe Pennsylvania highways are heavily traveled thoroughfares that are the scenes of countless serious crashes. These wrecks take a terrible toll on families through both physical injuries and monetary damages. One recent car accident damaged several vehicles and caused one woman to suffer physical injuries. The multi-vehicle wreck may have been precipitated by an incident that […]
Car accident claims the lives of 2 men
On behalf of Hof & Reid LLC | Sep 21, 2017 | Blog, Car AccidentsThe majority of travelers likely do not contemplate the dangers they may face as they get behind the wheel every day. However, motor vehicles can become a deadly weapon given the wrong circumstances and an inattentive driver. A recent car accident in Pennsylvania claimed the lives of two more victims who likely did not foresee […]
Unclear if automated cars will decrease chances of car accident
On behalf of Hof & Reid LLC | Sep 11, 2017 | Blog, Car AccidentsOver the past few years, several car companies have been testing the technology behind autonomous vehicles. While many believe these vehicles may increase efficiency and reduce the risks of being involved in a car accident, it remains to be seen whether these machines will perform well over time. Pennsylvania lawmakers recently introduced a bill that […]
Driver accused of texting before car accident that killed woman
On behalf of Hof & Reid LLC | | Blog, Car AccidentsOne of the most popular tools that has changed the way people communicate is using cell phones to text instead of calling. Unfortunately, this technology has also lead to more than one fatal car accident due to drivers using text while driving. Recently, a trial has been set for a Pennsylvania woman who was allegedly texting […]
Family walk takes tragic turn after serious car accident
On behalf of Hof & Reid LLC | Aug 31, 2017 | Blog, Car AccidentsRecently, one calm summer afternoon was the setting for a family of seven who decided to enjoy the day by taking a walk. However, that walk quickly turned into a nightmare after the entire Pennsylvania family was injured in a terrible car accident. While the cause of the wreck is still unknown, the lives of […]
Pennsylvania laws revised to help deter auto accident injuries
On behalf of Hof & Reid LLC | Aug 4, 2017 | Blog, Car AccidentsProbably one of a parent’s greatest fears is having a child hurt or killed in an accident. While not every accident can be avoided, there are steps parents can take to help protect their children from suffering a serious injury due to an auto accident. In order to help parents do more to protect their […]
Pennsylvania has plan to eliminate all car accident fatalities
On behalf of Hof & Reid LLC | Jul 27, 2017 | Blog, Car AccidentsOne of the most common causes of death in the state of Pennsylvania is attributed to car crashes. In previous years, the commonwealth has issued a highway safety plan that it hoped would reduce the number of victims who die as a result of a car accident. Its most recent plan has the goal of eliminating […]
Pennsylvania woman convicted for her role in fatal car accident
On behalf of Hof & Reid LLC | Jul 21, 2017 | Blog, Car AccidentsCar insurance companies view teen drivers as a high-risk category due in part to their inexperience and impulsive behaviors behind the wheel. However, even though these young drivers are often at fault when there is a serious or fatal car accident, sometimes there are mitigating factors. One Pennsylvania woman was recently convicted for her role in a […]
3-car auto accident kills 1 passenger, injures several others
On behalf of Hof & Reid LLC | Jul 11, 2017 | Blog, Car AccidentsPossibly the worst aspect of an accident is how suddenly it can change or even end a life. No matter how attentive one is to driving, the actions of another party can lead to a serious auto accident. A three-vehicle crash in Pennsylvania recently killed a passenger and sent others to a local hospital. The wreck occurred as a […]