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Wearable Fitness Devices as Courtroom Evidence

Devices and smartphone apps that measure health information such as heart rate or sleep cycles could find their way to the courtroom.  The data generated by a wearable fitness device reveals a lot of information about activity levels and other health information. Courts are beginning to use this information as evidence. Like social media posts …

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The Table Saw Industry Embraces Flesh Detection Technology

  By Arthur Bugay   “Saw Stop” flesh detection safety has now become generally accepted by the table saw industry. Last year, I toured my son’s vocational tech school and was pleased to see that its wood shop included Saw Stop safety saws.  Not all schools are so good to their students; many still use …

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Workplace Injuries Increase Income Inequality

Workplace injuries, along with an inadequate Workers’ Compensation system, may be contributing to the gap between rich and poor, according to the US Labor Department.  Employers report at least 3 million workplace injuries a year to the Bureau of Labor Statistics along with 4,500 workplace deaths, and the true amount may be even higher.  Additionally, …

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Philadelphia Personal Injury Lawyers: May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month

Motorcycle Awareness Month stresses the importance of all drivers sharing the road.  And, it is an opportunity to remind cyclists about motorcycle safety and safe riding techniques. In Pennsylvania, Governor Tom Wolf issued a press release reminding drivers about the various training courses for motorcycle safety offered through state programs. Pennsylvania offers free motorcycle training …

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