January 12, 2025 Winter Warning: Prevent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning and Fire As we embark upon the new year, one of the best ways you and your loved ones can start out by putting safety first is by checking all carbon monoxide (CO) and smoke alarms around your home. According to the CPSC (Consumer Product Safety Commission), some of the primary wintertime hazards that lead to fire … Read More »
January 10, 2025 People Polled Say the Roads Are More Dangerous Now Than Pre-Pandemic According to a new Pew Research Center survey, nearly half of Americans (49%) say that drivers in their area drive more dangerously now than they did before the COVID-19 pandemic. Only 9% of the individuals polled say people drive more safely, indicating a concerning trend on our nation’s roads. What the Data Says About Deadly … Read More »
December 22, 2024 New Philadelphia Law Makes It Illegal for Cars to Stop in Bike Lanes Traffic fatalities in Philadelphia have been on the rise since 2020, leading the city to be named as one of the most dangerous for cyclists in all the country. Mayor Cherelle Parker signed the “Get Out the Bike Lane” bill just last week. The bill makes it illegal for motor vehicles to stop in any … Read More »
December 19, 2024 Understanding Legal Claims for Workplace Explosion Injuries According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), more than 200 workers are killed and over 5,000 injured in work-related fires and explosions every year in the United States. Fires and explosions often cause serious injuries and fatalities in the workplace. Explosions and fires make up a small percentage of workplace fatalities, according to data … Read More »
December 13, 2024 Motorcyclist Fatalities Continue to Soar According to recent data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 6,218 motorcyclists were killed in traffic accidents in 2022 – this is the highest number of deadly crashes since at least 1975. Despite accounting for less than 5% of all registered vehicles on our nation’s roadways, the NHTSA says that motorcycle riders continue … Read More »
December 5, 2024 Pedestrian Safety Believe it or not, tens of thousands of pedestrians are injured and thousands more are killed in preventable accidents each year. According to the most recent numbers from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, or NHTSA, 7,522 pedestrians lost their lives in 2022, up from 7,388 in 2021. Though pedestrian deaths declined in the U.S. … Read More »
November 27, 2024 The Most Dangerous Roads in Center City Philadelphia is consistently ranked among the cities with the most dangerous roads in the United States. Center City, the bustling cultural and economic hub, stands out as one of the most hazardous areas for drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists. With its historic landmarks like City Hall, the Liberty Bell, and the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Center … Read More »
September 24, 2024 What to Do If You Fall From a Ladder at Work? Ladder injuries are common in the workplace, especially in dangerous trades like construction. More than 22,000 workers were injured while using ladders each year in the United States, resulting in nearly 200 deaths, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). A staggering 65 percent of all ladder-related deaths involve portable ladders. Ladder injuries … Read More »
September 17, 2024 CPSC Rules That Amazon Must Pay for Defective Products from Third-Party Sellers Recently, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) voted unanimously to declare Amazon as the “distributor” of hundreds of thousands of dangerous and defective products sold by third-party sellers across the multi-billion-dollar company’s platform. The CPSC’s ruling means that Amazon is legally responsible for distributing a variety of recalled products that endanger consumers – some even … Read More »
