Who Do You Sue if Your Family Member Died in a Truck Accident in Pennsylvania?
Have you and your family lost a loved one in a fatal truck accident recently? A car is no match for the weight and force associated with a truck impact. Drivers and their passengers often sustain serious injuries in a truck accident. Unfortunately, many don’t survive. Your family was completely shocked by the events which […]
What Should You Do if a Rental Truck Hit You in Pennsylvania?
People often rent trucks for a day or a few days when moving to a new home or transporting large items from a store. Companies like Budget, Penske, U-Haul, and other rental truck companies advertise their trucks as affordable, easy to drive, and easily available options for people to load and operate on their own, […]
How Does Pennsylvania Regulate Amusement Park Ride Safety?
During the 2016 amusement season, a seemingly unending series of serious and shocking accidents on popular rides came to characterize the season. In fact, last year’s summer amusement season kicked off with reports of a horrific scalping accident at a Cinco de Mayo festival in Nebraska. The young girl was injured on the classic King’s […]
New Sleep Apnea Supreme Court Denial is Good News for Trucking Safety
The Supreme Court recently denied a truck driver’s appeal of a claim against his trucking company employer that testing him for sleep apnea would violate his rights under the Americans with Disability Act (ADA). This is great news for other drivers and truck accident victims, since it is an indication that trucking companies are taking […]
How Negligence Can Impact Your Personal Injury Lawsuit
When you are injured, and you know it is someone else’s fault, it can be frustrating. The average person may not understand exactly how to put it into words, but you know that someone else should be held responsible for your suffering. The Philadelphia personal injury attorneys at The Reiff Law Firm help injured victims […]
Who Covers Medical Costs Following Uber and Lyft Accidents in Pennsylvania?
When you are in an Uber or Lyft accident, who will cover the injuries and damage from the accident can be confusing. Depending on whether you were an Uber/Lyft driver, a passenger, a pedestrian, or the driver/passenger of another can, different options may be available to cover your injuries. No matter what, there is likely […]
Can You Sue for Intentional Car “Accidents” in Pennsylvania?
The May 2017 Times Square crash in New York city left one Michigan teen dead, injured 22 others, and caused at least thousands of dollars in property damage and injuries. On May 18, the 26-year-old driver of a Honda Accord jumped the curb and drove for more than three blocks before coming to a stop […]
Compensation for Penn State Frat Death and Alcohol-Related Injuries
It is always a tragedy when a young person dies – even more so when the death is preventable. The recent death of Penn State University student Timothy Piazza at a fraternity house appears to be one of those deaths. Timothy was 19 years old when he died on February 4 after alleged hazing activity […]
What to Do if You Get into an Accident with a Truck on a Highway On-Ramp or Exit Ramp
The drivers of trucks and smaller passenger vehicles must share the road regardless of whether vehicles are traveling on a freeway, toll road, local street, or rural route. Depending on the type of roadway and other circumstances present truckers, commuters, and other motorists will deal with different challenges. For instance, drivers and operators may need […]
What to Do if Your Uber or Lyft Gets In a Car Accident
Many people rely on others to drive them every day. When you use Uber or Lyft, you expect a smooth ride – but what happens when you’re involved in an accident? The Philadelphia car accident lawyers at The Reiff Law Firm are here to explain what happens when you’re in an accident in an Uber […]
