Family files premises liability suit after escalator accident
On behalf of Hof & Reid LLC | Jan 18, 2017 | Blog, Premises LiabilityEscalators in shopping centers and department stores are often a welcome relief for shoppers who are weary from walking. They can also be dangerous. Because an escalator is typically designed as an entire metal staircase looping around itself, it is easy for shoelaces, pieces of clothing or body parts to be pulled under the stairs, […]
Avoiding premises liability at holiday parties
On behalf of Hof & Reid LLC | Nov 27, 2016 | Blog, Premises LiabilityHoliday parties are a great time for co-workers to let their hair down and enjoy each other’s company in an environment more casual than the office or job site. Offering employees food and drinks is also a common way for Pennsylvania business owners and managers to show their appreciation to employees who have worked hard […]
City agency risks premises liability for decaying properties
On behalf of Hof & Reid LLC | Aug 29, 2016 | Blog, Premises LiabilityThe housing authority in one Pennsylvania city is proud that it has renovated and repaired hundreds of the properties under its ownership. However, there are thousands of buildings that have been deemed unsafe or even in imminent danger of collapse by local building inspectors. Over a hundred of these are owned by that city’s housing […]
Pennsylvania man takes premises liability suit to federal court
On behalf of Hof & Reid LLC | Jul 9, 2016 | Blog, Premises LiabilityEven though cartoons and comedies use it as a go-to gag, slipping on a banana peel is anything but funny if it results in injury. Slip and fall accidents can lead to broken bones, neck and back problems or concussions, among other injuries. While it is important for Pennsylvania businesses to provide a safe and […]