June 12, 2026 Summer Pool and Water Park Safety: Protecting Your Family During the Season of Fun As temperatures rise, families across Pennsylvania flock to swimming pools, splash pads, lakes, and water parks to cool off and enjoy the summer months. While these activities can create lasting memories, they also come with serious risks. Every year, preventable accidents at pools and water parks result in severe injuries, near-drownings, and tragic fatalities. At … Read More »
December 5, 2025 Keeping You Safe This Holiday Season The holidays are a time for celebration, family, and giving—but also a time when accidents and injuries may occur. Between slippery sidewalks, busy roads, and crowded shopping centers, hazards are everywhere. At Galfand Berger, our experienced personal injury attorneys have seen how quickly a joyful holiday can take a dangerous turn. That’s why we’re sharing … Read More »
November 27, 2025 Hidden Dangers: W.A.T.C.H.’s 2025 Most Hazardous Toys to Watch For Holiday shopping is officially underway, and while browsing toys is usually the fun part of the season, there’s an important reality that families should keep in mind: some toys pose real safety hazards — even when they’re sold in mainstream stores. Every year, the nonprofit World Against Toys Causing Harm (W.A.T.C.H.) releases its “10 Worst … Read More »
November 22, 2025 Can You Sue Amazon for Selling a Defective Product? Millions of consumers in Philadelphia and across the United States rely on Amazon for everything from household goods to electronics, food, and health supplements. While online shopping is convenient, important legal questions arise when defective products cause serious injuries. Traditionally, product liability claims focus on the manufacturer or seller. However, Amazon’s unique role as both … Read More »
November 8, 2025 Injured by Defective Industrial Equipment? Know Your Rights in Pennsylvania and New Jersey Across Pennsylvania and New Jersey, hardworking people keep our economy running — operating heavy machinery, maintaining industrial plants, and building our infrastructure. But when that machinery fails because of a defective product or poor maintenance, workers can suffer devastating injuries. At Galfand Berger, we have built an exceptional track record representing injured workers and their families … Read More »
November 1, 2025 Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation: New Direct Deposit Law Helps Injured Workers Get Paid Faster A Faster, Easier Way to Get Your Workers’ Comp Payments If you were hurt on the job and receive workers’ compensation in Pennsylvania, there’s good news: a new law now lets you get your payments by direct deposit — straight to your bank account. Governor Josh Shapiro signed Senate Bill 1232 (Act 126 of 2024) to … Read More »
October 24, 2025 What Are the Top 5 Most Common Workplace Injuries in Philadelphia? Workplace accidents occur every day across Philadelphia, from construction sites and warehouses to offices and retail shops. While some injuries may be minor, others can have serious and long-lasting consequences. Pennsylvania’s Workers’ Compensation system provides benefits for employees injured on the job, including medical treatment and partial wage replacement during recovery. Understanding the most common … Read More »
October 4, 2025 Deadly Workplace Explosions In 2023, a natural gas leak from a faulty pipe fitting caused a deadly explosion at the R.M. Palmer Company factory in West Reading, Pennsylvania, killing seven workers and injuring dozens. Just months ago, there was yet another catastrophic occupational incident; preliminary findings indicate that the explosion at the U.S. Steel Clairton Coke Works plant … Read More »
September 28, 2025 Which Intersections Are the Most Dangerous for Philadelphians? According to a report from the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia, or BCGP, certain intersections in the Philadelphia area sustain the highest incidence of traffic-related accidents involving bicyclists, pedestrians, and motor vehicle occupants. The BCGP reports that approximately 100 individuals die in traffic-related accidents in the city each year and that a pedestrian is hit … Read More »
