May 7, 2026 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 … Read More »
April 17, 2026 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 … Read More »
March 12, 2026 Supreme Court Rules Transit Agencies Can Be Sued After Out-of-State Accidents In a recently released decision, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that New Jersey‘s public transit system can be held responsible for injuries that it causes outside of the state of New Jersey. In practical terms, this means that when someone is hurt by a bus or train operated by New Jersey Transit — even if … Read More »
February 20, 2026 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 … Read More »
December 5, 2025 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 … Read More »
October 29, 2025 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 … Read More »
September 28, 2025 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 … Read More »
September 25, 2025 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 … Read More »
September 21, 2025 National Concussion Awareness Day Is Coming Observed on the third Friday in September each year, National Concussion Awareness Day was founded by a high school student in 2016 after she suffered a concussion. Some of the campaign’s primary goals are to promote public discussion, to increase concussion awareness internationally, to raise funds for brain injuries, and to show support for concussion … Read More »
