October 3, 2025 What Are My Legal Options After a SEPTA-Related Accident? The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) operates one of the largest public transit systems in the country. Every day, buses, trolleys, subways, and commuter trains move thousands of Philadelphians to work, school, and social activities. In recent years, crashes involving SEPTA vehicles have increased, with multiple incidents causing serious injuries and fatalities. Most recently, in … Read More »
September 28, 2025 Which Intersections Are the Most Dangerous for Philadelphians? According to a report from the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia, or BCGP, certain intersections in the Philadelphia area sustain the highest incidence of traffic-related accidents involving bicyclists, pedestrians, and motor vehicle occupants. The BCGP reports that approximately 100 individuals die in traffic-related accidents in the city each year and that a pedestrian is hit … Read More »
September 25, 2025 The Difference Between a Personal Injury and Workers’ Compensation Claim in Pennsylvania When you suffer an injury at work in Pennsylvania, it can be difficult to determine which type of legal claim to file. Some injuries fall under the state’s Workers’ Compensation system, while others may be pursued through personal injury law. In some situations, both may apply. Each system has different rules, procedures, and potential outcomes. … Read More »
September 25, 2025 Child Passenger Safety Week The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is sponsoring this year’s Child Passenger Safety Week, which will run from Sept. 21st to the 27th. Each year, we recognize this important campaign, which highlights the importance of how parents and caregivers can keep children safe in vehicles. Car Accidents and Children: Key Findings Car accidents are … Read More »
September 21, 2025 National Concussion Awareness Day Is Coming Observed on the third Friday in September each year, National Concussion Awareness Day was founded by a high school student in 2016 after she suffered a concussion. Some of the campaign’s primary goals are to promote public discussion, to increase concussion awareness internationally, to raise funds for brain injuries, and to show support for concussion … Read More »
September 18, 2025 Consumer Product Safety Commission Issues Warning to Labubu Collectors The Consumer Product Safety Commission, or CPSC, recently issued an urgent warning to Labubu collectors regarding an influx of imitations and knockoffs. The plush dolls have gained immense popularity in the United States as well as abroad in the last year. Labubu’s parent company, Pop Mart, sold millions of units every month for the first … Read More »
September 11, 2025 Sports Eye Safety Month Did you know that some of the most common types of sports-related eye injuries are blunt trauma, like retina tears and detachment, infections (which can be contracted from water sports, particularly for individuals who wear contact lenses), corneal scratches and abrasions, and penetrating injuries? Because of how many kinds of sports-related eye injuries there are … Read More »
September 7, 2025 Philadelphia Streets to Get Busier as SEPTA Cuts Go into Effect Earlier this week, Philadelphia commuters started facing a new obstacle: SEPTA’s large-scale service cuts. Of the city’s 1.5 plus million residents, SEPTA served approximately 800,000 riders each day. The agency’s cuts, which are the product of a lack of state funding, will affect more than 50,000 students, 65,000 senior citizens, and hundreds of thousands of … Read More »
September 4, 2025 Common Premises Hazards in Philadelphia Stores and Businesses Philadelphia’s stores and businesses welcome many customers each day. Property owners and business operators are legally required to keep their premises in a reasonably safe condition for visitors. When they fail to do so, preventable hazards can cause serious accidents and injuries. Understanding Pennsylvania’s premises liability laws—and the common dangers that arise in businesses—can help … Read More »
