Category: Personal Injury
Winter Weather Creates Serious Hazards — Know Your Rights
Recent snowstorms, blistering temperatures, and lingering ice have created dangerous walking and driving conditions across our region. Sidewalks have turned slick, parking lots are treacherous, and roadways remain unpredictable long after the snow stops falling. Unfortunately, these winter hazards often lead to preventable accidents — and serious injuries. When winter weather strikes, safety doesn’t become[…]
Keeping You Safe This Holiday Season
The holidays are a time for celebration, family, and giving—but also a time when accidents and injuries may occur. Between slippery sidewalks, busy roads, and crowded shopping centers, hazards are everywhere. At Galfand Berger, our experienced personal injury attorneys have seen how quickly a joyful holiday can take a dangerous turn. That’s why we’re sharing[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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[…]