April 8, 2025 Potholes – Understanding Premises Liability When Accidents Occur Spring is notorious for the emergence of potholes, which can pose significant risks to drivers, motorcycle riders, cyclists, and pedestrians alike. Pothole accidents are common. Every year, numerous people in Pennsylvania suffer injuries caused by potholes on public and private property. Why Are There More Potholes in Spring? Potholes on roads tend to appear and … Read More »
April 8, 2025 Here’s How to Avoid Medication Mistakes According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately one-third of American adults in their 60s and 70s take five or more prescription medications daily. Juggling different medication schedules, dosages, and instructions is a complicated process; in fact, as many as half of all patients fail to take their prescription(s) correctly. Improper medication … Read More »
April 2, 2025 Warmer Weather: What Drivers Need to Know About Road Construction in Spring Spring weather in Pennsylvania is generally ideal for road construction. Warmer temperatures allow for easier and more efficient work and for materials such as asphalt and concrete to set properly. According to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), nearly 1,500 car accidents occur annually in work zones, resulting in over 100 injuries and numerous fatalities. … Read More »
March 25, 2025 Spring Break Accidents: Navigating the Legalities of Road Trips Spring break is a time for fun and relaxation, but it also ushers in a rise in car accidents, particularly among young drivers. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), March and April have some of the highest number of fatal car accidents. Over 30 percent of all traffic-related fatalities during spring break … Read More »
March 21, 2025 March Is Workplace Eye Wellness Month Prevent Blindness, a non-profit, voluntary organization committed to fighting blindness, saving sight, and improving policies for eye and vision health, has yet again declared March as Workplace Eye Wellness Month. People employed in all different types of industries, from administrative and office work to construction and specialized labor forces, face unique, job-specific risks for sustaining … Read More »
March 13, 2025 What Can an Attorney Do for Elevator Injury Claims? Elevator accidents are often complex, involving multiple parties and potentially devastating injuries. Improper design, installation, or maintenance can compromise elevator safety, leading to incidents that require detailed investigation and legal knowledge. When you hire Galfand Berger LLP, our experienced Philadelphia premises liability lawyers handle every aspect of your claim. A lawyer can do the following: … Read More »
March 11, 2025 Fighting Back Against Pre-Injury Releases How to Protect Your Clients’ Rights From a Growing Legal Defense to Personal Injury Claims In recent years, more and more businesses have started incorporating waivers of liability and release language into basic contracts to shield themselves from responsibility when they cause harm to someone due to their own negligence. The emergence of pre-injury release … Read More »
March 11, 2025 Obvious Defect? Not so fast… Even a seemingly “obvious” product defect will take the right skills and understanding of the law to successfully prove a product liability case. Clients may come to your office with a potential product liability case. If you are a lawyer, and this is outside your typical practice area, it makes sense to refer that case … Read More »
March 6, 2025 March Is National Ladder Safety Month Ladders are a fixture in nearly every home and workplace across the United States, so it should come as no surprise that we observe National Ladder Safety Month every March to learn how to better reduce preventable ladder-related injuries and fatalities. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) reports that falls from ladders are one … Read More »
