Personal Injury
Summer Pool and Water Park Safety: Protecting Your Family During the Season of Fun

As temperatures rise, families across Pennsylvania flock to swimming pools, splash pads, lakes, and water parks to cool off and enjoy the summer months. While these activities can create lasting memories, they also come with serious risks. Every year, preventable accidents at pools and water parks result in severe injuries, near-drownings, and tragic fatalities. At …

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Honor Memorial Day Safely This Year

As families across the country prepare for barbecues, shore trips, pool parties, and long weekends, Memorial Day also marks the unofficial beginning of summer travel season — and with it, a significant increase in accidents and injuries. While the holiday is a time to honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in …

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United States Supreme Court Opens New Path to Recovery for Truck Accident Victims

The Court’s Decision: In a major win for injury victims, the United States Supreme Court recently ruled that freight brokers can potentially be held responsible for negligently hiring unsafe trucking companies and drivers. The decision in Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II, LLC, is significant because it allows injured victims to pursue claims not only against …

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Contractor Killed in Fall at IMAX Theater in Reading

A Florida contractor was killed after falling approximately 50 feet at the R/C Reading Movies 11 and IMAX on North 2nd Street in Reading. The contractor was working alone above the ceiling during theater renovations when he fell through a drop ceiling in the auditorium, the Berks County Coroner’s Office said. Falls remain one of …

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Think Before You Post: How Social Media Can Impact Your Personal Injury Case in Pennsylvania

In today’s world, it’s second nature to share updates on social media. But if you’ve been injured in an accident, what you post online can have serious consequences for your personal injury case—especially under Pennsylvania law. Insurance companies and defense attorneys routinely monitor platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok, looking for anything they can use …

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Worker Safety in Winter: Know Your Rights in Frigid and Icy Conditions

Winter brings more than just cold temperatures — it creates dangerous working conditions for workers across many industries. Snow, ice, freezing rain, and subzero temperatures significantly increase the risk of on-the-job injuries, especially for workers who spend time outdoors or travel as part of their job. Construction workers, delivery drivers, warehouse employees, utility workers, healthcare …

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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 …

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