September 27, 2023 Occupational Safety: Train New Workers to Prevent Injuries A recent review of more than 1.2 million workers’ compensation claims from 2016 to 2020 found that more than one-third of workplace injuries occur during an employee’s first year on the job. Altogether, millions of missed workdays and millions of preventable injuries occurred during the four-year period. The largescale review draws attention to an important, … Read More »
September 15, 2023 September 15th: National Concussion Awareness Day Each year in mid-September, the Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA) promotes awareness of concussions through this important campaign. This year, National Concussion Awareness Day falls on September 15th. Through engaging in meaningful conversation, the BIAA hopes to reduce stigma, amplify the voices of survivors, and promote a better understanding of the invisible epidemic of … Read More »
September 8, 2023 Alzheimer’s Drug Leqembi Receives Accelerated Approval from FDA Earlier this year, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted Leqembi, which is only the second drug of its kind, with an accelerated approval. Leqembi is part of a newly emergent class of drugs that target the pathophysiology of Alzheimer’s, instead of merely treating the disease’s progressive symptoms. Per the FDA’s statement, researchers are designing … Read More »
September 6, 2023 Can I File a Premises Liability Claim if I Slip and Fall at Work? Pennsylvania workers in multiple industries face inherent risks on the job every day. According to the CDC, slip and fall accidents cause the death of nearly 40,000 Americans every year. Many slip and falls happen on job sites or while completing work-related tasks. Often, workers will speak to their employer about filing a Workers’ Compensation … Read More »
August 30, 2023 Is Your Teen Driver Ready for a Safe School Year? Students across Pennsylvania are getting ready to go back to school, including teen drivers. Many high school students are excited to be driving themselves to school for the first time. A new school year brings many changes and challenges, but ensuring student drivers are safe on the road should be a priority. If you are … Read More »
August 24, 2023 Labor Day Safety: Please Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Millions of Americans are gearing up to celebrate Labor Day, which is less than two weeks away – but before getting too wrapped up in your plans, remember that safety needs to be the number one priority. As a reminder to us all, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently launched its annual “Drive … Read More »
August 24, 2023 Did You Suffer a Heavy Equipment Injury at Work? Thousands of workers are injured or killed by heavy equipment used in construction and other industries yearly. If you or a loved one suffered a heavy equipment injury at work, an experienced Workers’ Compensation and products liability lawyer can help you file the necessary claims. What Are Examples of Dangerous Heavy Equipment? Workers in construction, … Read More »
August 24, 2023 Latest SEPTA Bus Crash Involves a Philadelphia Pedestrian Another SEPTA bus crash is under investigation in Philadelphia. A pedestrian walked into the side of a Route 3 bus in the city’s Kensington neighborhood, SEPTA said. CBS News captured video of the SEPTA bus at Kensington Avenue and East Clearfield Street. According to SEPTA, the bus operator followed proper procedures, and the pedestrian refused … Read More »
August 22, 2023 Safety Tips for the Back-to-School Season With the new school year nearly upon us, there is no better time than now to refresh your memory on some important safety tips before your child or teen heads back down the hallways. Luckily, the National Safety Council (NSC) publishes a back-to-school safety list each year that parents and caregivers should brush up on … Read More »
