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[…]

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[…]

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[…]

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[…]

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[…]