How to Hire the Right Lawyer for Your Personal Injury Case in Pennsylvania
Your choice of lawyer will have a big effect on your life now and for decades to come. It can mean the difference between a large award, or no award. It can also mean the difference between feeling heard and respected while your case carries on—or frustrated and confused about why your matter was dismissed […]
Product Liability Actions to Face Tougher Road Due to New Legal Standard in Pennsylvania
At The Reiff Law Firm we are dedicated to fighting for those who are seriously injured due to the recklessness or carelessness of another person or company. Part of our commitment is expressed through informing Pennsylvanians of major changes to personal injury law in Pennsylvania that will affect their legal rights should they be seriously […]
How Often are Truck Accidents Caused by a Driver Falling Asleep?
A multi-car accident on a dangerous stretch of Route 222 in Berk’s County, Pennsylvania has resulted in numerous injuries and the death by commercial truck of two area residents. The accident reportedly occurred when the commercial truck driver, fifty-year-old Steven Bernier, fell asleep behind the wheel. According to Berks County D.A., John T. Adams, Bernier […]
How does NHTSA Assess the Safety of Child Car Seats & Restraints?
When a parent, grandparent or other caregiver purchase a child safety seat or a child restraint system for use in a car, truck or other vehicle, they expect to purchase a device that will keep their child safe and reduce the risk of serious injury or death. However, one can only make an informed choice […]
Is Your Used Car, Truck or SUV a Recalled & Defective Safety Hazard?
When we purchase a vehicle, whether it is new or used, we expect to receive a car or truck that is free from dangerous defects and is roadworthy. Unfortunately it seems that in the arena of used vehicles sales the old maxim caveat emptor, or buyer beware, applies in ways which the average consumer would […]
Can Video be Used to Impeach a Personal Injury Plaintiff in PA?
It is perhaps something of a television trope: an individual suffers a catastrophic and debilitating personal injury following an accident or incident. The defendant or the defendant’s lawyer does not believe the that the injury exists or that its extent has been exaggerated by the plaintiff. The defendant or his or her counsel then hires and […]
NHTSA and Early Warning Reporting: Why Aren’t they Protecting Motorists?
Following the massive Firestone defective tire recall of the early 2000s, NHTSA recognized that more needed to be done to recognize potential safety problems early so that action could be taken prior to the problem festering and becoming a major safety debacle. From this lesson, early warning reporting (EWR) was developed and implemented by NHTSA. […]
Filing a Lawsuit for a Fatal Commercial Trucking Accident (Pennsylvania)
Few drivers of cars, motorcycles, or SUVs are ever thrilled about sharing the road with large commercial trucks and eighteen-wheelers. Still, the use of big rigs to carry goods is an integral part of the American economy. While most of the time, passenger vehicles and commercial trucks can co-exist when there is an accident or […]
Are Tractor Hayrides Dangerous?
Many children, teens, and families look forward to the fall to participate in a variety of harvest activities. While some individuals may favor traditional fall activities like apple or pumpkin picking, other people are looking for additional thrills. Many farms, orchards, dairies, and other agricultural facilities have recognized that there is a steady demand for […]
What is the Statute of Limitations on Medical Malpractice in Pennsylvania?
Many people are aware that most states, including Pennsylvania, set a time limit on when your medical malpractice action must be brought by. This is known as a statute of limitations. A statute of limitations encourages the timely settling of claims which increases certainty regarding liability for businesses and individuals. For medical malpractice cases in […]
