November 10, 2025 Thanksgiving Safety Tips Thanksgiving is a time for good food, gratitude, and gathering with the people who matter the most – but it can also be a time when accidents sneak up when you least expect them. From safely handling and cooking the perfect turkey to navigating busy roads or cozying up with your friends and family by … Read More »
November 8, 2025 Injured by Defective Industrial Equipment? Know Your Rights in Pennsylvania and New Jersey 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 … Read More »
November 6, 2025 2026 Social Security COLA: What the 2.8% Increase Means for Disability Beneficiaries The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2026, increasing benefits for millions of Americans who rely on Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Beginning in January 2026, monthly Social Security benefits will rise to help offset inflation and higher living costs. This is an important … Read More »
November 1, 2025 Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation: New Direct Deposit Law Helps Injured Workers Get Paid Faster 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 … Read More »
October 29, 2025 Car Accidents Spike During Daylight Saving Time According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, or NHTSA, Daylight Saving Time (DST) sometimes causes a temporary spike in motor vehicle accidents. On Sunday, November 2nd, when local daylight reaches 2:00 a.m., our clocks will “fall back” one hour to 1:00 a.m. local standard time. Although the extra hour of sleep undoubtedly has a … Read More »
October 24, 2025 What Are the Top 5 Most Common Workplace Injuries in Philadelphia? 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 … Read More »
October 16, 2025 Halloween Safety Tips Spooky season is nearly upon us, but before you and your loved ones head out in costume or to stock up on candy, it’s a great time to brush up on some simple Halloween safety tips. Whether you’re hosting a haunted house, trick-or-treating, or simply enjoying the festivities from the comfort of your own home, … Read More »
October 13, 2025 Which Parts of Pennsylvania Have the Highest Rate of School Bus Safety Violations? Did you know that more than one quarter of all traffic violations involving school buses and school zones occur in the first two months after the new school year starts? As drivers adjust to the influx of students and buses on the roads, more accidents and infractions happen. Each year, a cohort of organizations, including … Read More »
October 4, 2025 Deadly Workplace Explosions 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 … Read More »
