Lehigh Valley fatal accident: 1 dead, 2 critically injured
On behalf of Hof & Reid LLC | Nov 20, 2012 | Blog, Wrongful DeathAn accordion style chain reaction car accident recently took the life of 24-year-old Pennsylvania resident. The fatal accident occurred in the Lehigh Valley in mid November, shortly before 2:30 a.m. Four vehicles were involved in the Whitehall Township crash on Route 22 westbound. Pennsylvania State Police indicated that the accident was the result of a […]
Pennsylvania man arraigned after fatal accident kills 2
On behalf of Hof & Reid LLC | Sep 26, 2012 | Blog, Wrongful DeathRiding motorcycles may be a passion for some Americans, but sometimes that passion leads to unexpected tragedy. A collision between a car or SUV and a motorcycle can too often turn into a fatal accident. That proved to be the unfortunate case for two Pennsylvania men who lost their lives in a motorcycle accident that […]
Second fatal bicycle accident in Pittsburgh prompts city response
On behalf of Hof & Reid LLC | Aug 15, 2012 | Blog, Wrongful DeathA second fatal accident on a Penn Avenue, a busy stretch of roadway in downtown Pittsburgh, has inspired authorities to take more drastic measures to try and ensure safety for bicyclists legally traveling through downtown. Each fatal accident occurred within a week of the other. The city publicly recognized that bicyclists have a legal right […]
Pennsylvania wrongful death case settles out of court
On behalf of Hof & Reid LLC | Jul 19, 2012 | Blog, Wrongful DeathLosing a loved one is heart-rending no matter what the circumstance, but it can be especially difficult when that person dies in police custody. Pennsylvania residents typically expect law enforcement officials to protect the community rather than putting individuals at risk. One family believes a police officer was responsible for their relative’s death in 2004 […]
Wrongful death: Allentown gas explosion kills 5, nets 2 lawsuits
On behalf of Hof & Reid LLC | Jun 16, 2012 | Blog, Wrongful DeathA horrific gas explosion on Feb. 9 of last year decimated an entire block of homes and killed five people in Allentown. It also engendered at least two wrongful death lawsuits against UGI Utilities, Inc. (UGI). It has been suspected that a rupture in a UGI gas main was the cause of the fatal accident. […]
Driver in Lowhill fatal accident charged
On behalf of Hof & Reid LLC | May 26, 2012 | Blog, Wrongful DeathThis time of year, news reports are filled with tragic accounts of young graduates or prom attendees who were involved in motor vehicle accidents. A night of fond memories and laughter comes to a close, replaced with feelings of heartache and horror for victims and loved ones. Recently, a 19-year-old driver involved in a Pennsylvania […]