Philadelphia Injury Attorney Blog http://www.philadelphiainjuryattorneyblog.com/ Published by Reiff & Bily en-us 2008-10-06T08:00:00-05:00 A MAN PASSES GAS AND FANNED IT TOWARDS A POLICEMAN AND IS CHARGED WITH BATTERY - A CASE OF FIRST IMPRESSION FOR ONE PHILADELPHIA PERSONAL INJURY LAWYER http://www.philadelphiainjuryattorneyblog.com/2008/10/a_man_passes_gas_and_fanned_it.html I am always amazed when I read the news and come across a case of first impression. In this case, according to news sources from the Associated Press, a West Virginia man who police say passed gas and fanned it... Personal Injury Jeffrey M. Reiff 2008-10-06T08:00:00-05:00 CELL PHONE USAGE BY OPERATOR CAUSES TWO MAJOR CATASTROPHIC INCIDENTS IN THE UNITED STATES IN SEPTEMBER 2008 http://www.philadelphiainjuryattorneyblog.com/2008/10/cell_phone_usage_by_operator_c.html PHILADELPHIA CATASTROPHIC INJURY LAWYER CALLS FOR MORE REGULATIONS AND OVERSIGHT BY GOVERNMENT AUTHORITY AS THESE INCIDENTS BECOME MORE PREVALENT WITH SEVERE CONSEQUENCES Just over a week following the catastrophic commuter rail collision in Los Angeles that killed 25 people involving... Catastrophic loss Jeffrey M. Reiff 2008-10-03T08:00:00-05:00 EMOTIONAL DISTRESS DAMAGES OKAYED IN PRODUCTS LIABILITY CASES SAYS THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE SUPERIOR COURT IN A CASE OF FIRST IMPRESSION http://www.philadelphiainjuryattorneyblog.com/2008/10/emotional_distress_damages_oka.html Physically unharmed plaintiffs may still collect emotional distress damages in strict product liability cases the Pennsylvania Superior has ruled in a case of first impression. A three judge panel voted 2 to 1, with Judge Orie Melvin concurring and dissenting,... Product Liability Jeffrey M. Reiff 2008-10-02T08:00:00-05:00 FEDERAL REGULATORS HAVE TURNED TO RETAILERS TO CONDUCT TWO HUGE RECALLS OF POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS CRIBS AND BASSINETS - RETAILERS ARE SEEKING COMPENSATION FROM A READING, PA COMPANY - PHILADELPHIA PRODUCTS LIABILITY LAWYER, JEFFREY REIFF, EXPLORES LOOPHOLE http://www.philadelphiainjuryattorneyblog.com/2008/09/federal_regulators_have_turned.html According the Wall Street Journal, Federal Regulators have turned to retailers to conduct two huge recalls of potentially dangerous cribs and bassinets. This is an unusual request highlighting gaps in a recall system based on voluntary action by manufacturers and... Product Liability Jeffrey M. Reiff 2008-09-30T13:19:02-05:00 FALLING ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL NOT JUST LIMITED TO TRUCK DRIVERS, BUS DRIVERS OR OTHER COMMON CARRIERS - SURPRISINGLY AND SHOCKINGLY - 2 AIRLINE PILOTS WERE SUSPENDED FROM SERVICE DUE TO RECKLESS AND CARELESS OPERATION OF A COMMERCIAL PASSENGER AIRCRAFT http://www.philadelphiainjuryattorneyblog.com/2008/09/falling_asleep_at_the_wheel_no.html PA PERSONAL INJURY ATTORNEY, JEFFREY REIFF, SPEAKS OUT ABOUT THIS BELIEVE IT OR NOT STORY According to a report issued by the Associated Press on September 24, 2008, two pilots for Hawaii’s Go! Airlines, who slept through their flight’s landing... Personal Injury Jeffrey M. Reiff 2008-09-30T08:00:00-05:00 CHILD BOOSTER SEAT AND RESTRAINT USE IN THE UNITED STATES IS HIGHER THAN EVER ACCORDING TO A REPORT RELEASED ON SEPTEMBER 22, 2008 BY CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL OF PHILADELPHIA (CHOP) AND THE ASSOCIATION FOR AUTOMOBILE MANUFACTURERS (AIAM) http://www.philadelphiainjuryattorneyblog.com/2008/09/child_booster_seat_and_restrai.html PHILADELPHIA DEFECTIVE CHILD SEAT ATTORNEY ADVISES PARENTS ON OTHER POTENTIAL SEAT DEFECTS AND HOW TO FURTHER PROTECT YOUR CHILD. Over an 8 year period from 1999 to 2007 researchers noted that overall child restraint use increased from 51% to 81%... Child Safety Seats Jeffrey M. Reiff 2008-09-29T08:00:00-05:00 AIG UPDATE - UPDATE FOR CONCERNED PENNSYLVANIA INSUREDS AND CLAIMANTS http://www.philadelphiainjuryattorneyblog.com/2008/09/aig_update_update_for_concerne.html PENNSYLVANIA INSURANCE CLAIMS AND PERSONAL INJURY LAWYER, JEFFREY REIFF, REITERATES HIS ADVICE TO CLIENTS - REMAIN CALM - DO NOT PANIC - THE STATE INSURANCE COMMISSION HAS THE SITUATION UNDER CONTROL WITH AIG Pennsylvania Insurance Commissioner, Joel Ario, informed AIG... Personal Injury Jeffrey M. Reiff 2008-09-26T08:00:00-05:00 YET ANOTHER HIT AND RUN ACCIDENT BY A DRUNK DRIVER CLAIMS THE LIFE OF EAGLES’ STAR JAMAAL JACKSON’S BROTHER http://www.philadelphiainjuryattorneyblog.com/2008/09/yet_another_hit_and_run_accide.html Kamar Jackson, age 29, was killed in a hit and run accident last Saturday. The suspect, Carlos Rodriguez, turned himself in a day after the accident after the Jackson family pleaded for the driver to so. According to news sources,... Hit-and-Run Jeffrey M. Reiff 2008-09-25T08:00:00-05:00 PHILADELPHIA MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT LAWYER, JEFFREY REIFF, OFFERS TIPS ON HOW TO REDUCE YOUR CHANCE OF INJURY OR DEATH WHILE OPERATING A MOTORCYCLE http://www.philadelphiainjuryattorneyblog.com/2008/09/philadelphia_motorcycle_accide.html Although many states define a motorcycle as a motor vehicle, motorcycles by their design offer many safety issues with the driver. Motorcycles offer very little protection to riders in the event of a crash or collision, often leading to severe... motorcycle accidents Jeffrey M. Reiff 2008-09-24T10:44:05-05:00 THE MERCURY INSURANCE GROUP PROMULGATES FIVE TIPS DESIGNED TO PROTECT YOUNG DRIVERS TO FOCUS ON SAFETY ALSO HELPS TO LOWER THE COST OF AUTO INSURANCE http://www.philadelphiainjuryattorneyblog.com/2008/09/the_mercury_insurance_group_pr.html A press release issued by Mercury Insurance Group on September 16, 2008 presents five excellent safety tips for parents faced with the challenge of choosing the first car for their teens. The suggestion from the Mercury Insurance Group focus on... Personal Injury Jeffrey M. Reiff 2008-09-23T08:00:00-05:00