September 9, 2020 20th Anniversary of the Martha J. Hampton Award Every year, the Workers’ Compensation Section of the Philadelphia Bar Association (PBA) selects a recipient to receive the Martha J. Hampton award. Not only does this year mark the 25th anniversary of the Workers’ Compensation Section of the Philadelphia Bar Association, but it also commemorates the 20th anniversary of the Martha J. Hampton award itself, … Read More »
September 8, 2020 Governor Wolf: $50 Million in Hazard Pay for Front Line Workers Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf recently announced the creation of a statewide program granting $50 million in hazard pay to front line workers employed in life-sustaining industries directly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The two-week application window for the grant saw more than 10,000 applicants, 639 of which became recipients of $50 million in allocated funding … Read More »
August 27, 2020 Mining Safety: Deadly Falls from Height Increasing According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there are approximately five fall-related fatalities in the mining industry annually. But new data from the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) suggests that this number is growing rapidly and that it has actually doubled in the last two years alone. Since most falls from … Read More »
August 25, 2020 Baby Safety Month this September Since 1983, the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA) has been annually sponsoring Baby Safety Month. This year, the organization is reminding parents and caregivers the importance of selecting juvenile products that are infant and child-safe and providing other useful tips. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report that unintentional injuries are the leading … Read More »
July 30, 2020 J&J Ordered to Pay $2.1 Billion to Injured Plaintiffs A Missouri-based three-judge panel recently upheld a $2.1 billion verdict against Johnson & Johnson lodged by plaintiffs claiming that the company used asbestos-laced talc in their baby powder products, resulting in ovarian cancer and other serious and potentially deadly injuries. J&J has a long history of disputing scientific evidence that links its products to asbestos … Read More »
March 19, 2020 Pennsylvania’s Response to COVID-19-Update An order issued by Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf ordered that all non-life-sustaining businesses must close their physical locations and residents have been instructed to shelter in place. If establishments fail to comply with the statewide order, enforcement consequences could include fines, citations, and license suspensions. State residents have also been granted an extension for filing … Read More »
March 10, 2020 Smoking and Drinking Increase Chances for SIDS A recent study shows that infants who are exposed prenatally to cigarettes and alcohol have a far greater risk for SIDS, or sudden infant death syndrome, than infants who have no exposure. SIDS is a major public health issue on a worldwide scale. The study’s results show that by managing modifiable risk factors, such as … Read More »
March 9, 2020 Making Healthy Lifestyle Choices Leads To Longer Life According to a recent study, adhering to a healthy lifestyle is directly associated with a longer life expectancy free from major chronic conditions, such as diabetes, cancer, and cardiovascular disease. The study’s results are extremely noteworthy, because they show how just how important it is to live healthily in the present in order to benefit … Read More »
January 6, 2020 Fatal South Philly Explosion The Philadelphia Fire Department has not yet determined a cause behind the fatal explosion that occurred in South Philadelphia just before Christmas. The explosion was felt in homes and businesses blocks away; two people were killed and three houses were destroyed. According to neighbors, there was constant roadwork in the months leading up to the … Read More »
