June 16, 2017 Philadelphia Product Liability Lawyers: Consumer Reports on the Best Sun Protection Products Consumer Reports (CR) has compiled a list of which sunscreens work best and why, and which are most likely to leave you in the lurch when you need them. CR also found that sometimes, a sunscreen claims it has a high level of protection from the sun – say, SPF 50 for example – but … Read More »
June 15, 2017 Philadelphia Work Injury Lawyers: OSHA’s Annual Report The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released its annual report on the top ten safety violations most frequently cited in the workplace. The report highlights how all too often, workplaces are in violation of fall protection, hazard communication, scaffolding, respiratory protection, lockout/tagout procedures, powered industrial trucks, ladders, electrical and wiring methods, machine guarding and … Read More »
December 21, 2016 Now What Happens? Like he did every morning, Tom got ready for work. He had breakfast with the kids before sending them off to the bus stop. Tom’s wife kissed him goodbye, and they both headed off to their jobs. Tom worked on a factory production line. He arrived on time, said hello to his buddies and his … Read More »
August 22, 2016 Philadelphia Workers’ Compensation Lawyers: NASA Roboglove Technology May Help Workers Maintaining a strong grip on a tool for an extended period of time can be difficult, particularly if one has sustained a hand injury that has weakened their hand strength. Fortunately, new technology exists that can help provide added grip strength for workers. The Roboglove was originally created for NASA astronauts to help them grip … Read More »
August 16, 2016 Philadelphia Personal Injury Lawyers: Your Pit Crew We know many of our clients enjoy auto racing. They look forward to the energy of the track as cars move at dizzying speeds; the smell of the rubber on the asphalt; the roaring engines and loud crowds. It’s intoxicating. But those racers don’t make it to the finish line on their own. They have … Read More »
August 15, 2016 Philadelphia Car Accident Lawyers Discuss Increases in Traffic Fatalities The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently reported an almost eight percent increase in traffic fatalities in the past year. While lower gas prices and faster speed limits on interstate highways across the country have contributed to this increase, human error still accounts for 94% of all fatal car accidents. NHTSA officials are pushing … Read More »
August 8, 2016 Possible Link Between Baby Powder and Cancer Johnson’s Baby Powder is a staple in many Americans’ medicine cabinets. This popular talcum powder has been used for decades by millions of consumers without a second thought. However, studies have suggested that there may be a link between the genital use of talcum powder and ovarian cancer. Johnson & Johnson, the consumer products giant … Read More »
August 1, 2016 New Injury Reporting Regulations The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently released new guidelines for reporting workplace accidents and illnesses. Beginning on August 10, 2016, employers with 250 or more employees in high-hazard industries will be required to submit illness and injury data electronically. The data will be made available to the public via … Read More »
July 28, 2016 Comprehensive Short Term Rentals and Homeowners Insurance – To Airbnb and Beyond The way people travel has changed dramatically in recent years. Hotels, hostels and staying with family members are no longer the only options. You are now able to temporarily – or even long-term – rent apartments, rooms or full homes from people who, more often than not, are complete strangers. If you are in the … Read More »
