July 24, 2025 Road Safety: Speeding Kills According to a recent press release from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, or NHTSA, one of the most significant threats to public health on American roadways is speeding. Now that summer is here and more people will be on the road as compared to other months of the year, it is the perfect time … Read More »
July 16, 2025 Summertime Safety Checklist Do you have any travel plans on the horizon? If you answered “yes,” you are not the only one! Hundreds of millions of Americans travel during the summertime, which means more people are in cars, walking, and biking around. To make the most out of your summer plans with your friends and loved ones, we … Read More »
July 3, 2025 Burn and Electrical Hazards in Common Household Products As a consumer, you expect the products you bring into your home to be safe and reliable. Unfortunately, defective items can make it to market and cause severe harm. Products that generate heat or run on electricity can pose serious risks of burns or electrical injuries when they are poorly designed, manufactured improperly, or sold … Read More »
June 22, 2025 NHTSA Report Shows Traffic Deaths on the Decline, Even as People Drive More According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) early estimate report for 2024, it appears as though American traffic deaths have dipped below 40,000 for the first time since 2020. While this is undoubtedly promising news, the agency’s early estimate report also shows that fatality rates remained high in certain areas of the country, … Read More »
June 19, 2025 The Connection Between Workplace Injuries and Long Work Hours, Extended and/or Irregular Shifts According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, or OSHA, worker fatigue is a significant occupational safety concern. Why? Research shows that worker fatigue increases the risk of injuries and illnesses, and that it is linked to errors in patient care, industrial disasters, and increased sleep problems. There are several steps that employers can take … Read More »
June 14, 2025 Injured in a Philadelphia Uber or Lyft Accident? Here’s What You Need to Know Uber and Lyft have become popular transportation options across Philadelphia, offering convenience and affordability. However, when a rideshare ends in a crash, victims are often left confused about their rights and options. If you were injured in a rideshare accident in Philadelphia, here’s what you need to know about liability, insurance, and pursuing compensation. What … Read More »
June 8, 2025 New Pennsylvania Driving Law Prohibits Hand-Held Cell Phone Use Pennsylvania is about to take a big step towards making the roads safer for everyone. On June 5th, Governor Josh Shapiro will be signing Senate Bill 37 into law. The law, also known as “Paul Miller’s Law,” bans the use of all hand-held devices while driving – even if the driver is temporarily stopped in … Read More »
June 6, 2025 Fatal Shredder Accident in Reading Underscores Risks Addressed in $2.5M Galfand Berger Case A fatal workplace accident in Berks County is renewing concerns about industrial shredder safety. On Wednesday, an employee at Vital Records Control in Muhlenberg Township was tragically killed after falling into an operating shredding machine. The Berks County Coroner’s Office is investigating the incident. Few details have been released, but the story has drawn attention … Read More »
June 5, 2025 Philadelphia Traffic Deaths Remain High For the first three quarters of last year, the number of deadly crashes in Philadelphia that involved bicyclists and pedestrians painted a hopeful picture: the fatality rate was the lowest it had been in five years. However, the fourth quarter took a tragic turn when 35 individuals sustained fatal injuries. This number is higher than … Read More »
