March 5, 2024 Why You Should Refer Your Personal Injury Case to Galfand Berger For over 80 years, Galfand Berger has helped people hurt because of automobile accidents, defective products, unsafe equipment and machinery, workplace and construction accidents, Workers’ Compensation claims, medical malpractice and any other serious personal injuries or accidents. Clients may come to your office with a potential personal injury (PI) case. If you’re a lhttps://www.galfandberger.com/aop/medical-malpractice1/awyer, and this is outside your practice … Read More »
February 28, 2024 Researchers Create New Female Crash Test Dummy to Represent the Average Woman Automobile manufacturers first began conducting crash tests back in the 1960s. These tests relied on living males, not dummies, to simulate what the body underwent during an accident. In 1976, the Hybrid III model (the first test dummy) replaced live auto crash testers. While the decision to begin using dummies instead of living subjects was … Read More »
February 20, 2024 What Are the Most Common Types of Car Accidents in Philadelphia? A mix of major highways and tight city streets bring residents and visitors into the heart of Philadelphia. The city is home to four of Pennsylvania’s top 10 most dangerous road segments and several notoriously dangerous intersections. As a result, various car accidents happen throughout Philadelphia every day. Philadelphia car accidents range from minor fender … Read More »
February 1, 2024 Safety Tips for Shoveling Snow According to weather forecasters, Philadelphia residents should expect about 75 times more snow this winter than we saw last year. This probably comes as no surprise since the tristate area has already seen significant snowfall so far. Before another storm hits, let’s learn about how shoveling snow may carry heightened risks for experiencing a cardiac … Read More »
February 1, 2024 Did You Suffer Injuries After a Scaffolding Accident or Fall at Work? Scaffolding accidents can result in some of the most tragic and debilitating injuries. Workers injured while performing their duties can seek Workers’ Compensation benefits from their employer. These benefits cover medical bills and a portion of lost wages. In many cases, Workers’ Compensation does not cover the full extent of an employee’s injury and damages. … Read More »
January 25, 2024 February 4-10th is National Burn Awareness Week Every February, the American Burn Association (ABA) sponsors a weeklong awareness campaign meant to reduce burn injuries in Americans. This year’s campaign, which takes place next month from the 4th to the 10th, focuses on how to reduce flammable liquid burn injuries. Any liquid with a flash point under 100 degrees Fahrenheit is considered flammable, … Read More »
January 23, 2024 February is American Heart Month This February marks the 57th consecutive American Heart Month, an important annual awareness campaign spearheaded by the American Heart Association (AHA). This year’s campaign: “Heart to Heart: Why Losing One Woman is Too Many” is raising awareness about how 1 in 3 women are diagnosed with heart disease each year. Heart disease is the number … Read More »
January 18, 2024 Philadelphia Residents: Important Snow Removal Responsibilities In light of the recent snow and ice accumulation seen throughout the Philadelphia area, now is certainly as good a time as any to revisit some important snow removal guidelines for city residents. Not only is it critical for businesses, property owners and tenants to ensure that they are complying with the city’s snow removal … Read More »
January 16, 2024 Snow Safety for All Ages Each year, we write about how our readers can best protect themselves – and their loved ones – from snow-related hazards. Since Philadelphia and the surrounding areas just sustained some of the most significant snow fall of the winter season so far, now is the perfect time to go over some important safety reminders! How … Read More »
