Category: Personal Injury
June Was National Safety Month: Here’s What You May Have Missed
Each June, the National Safety Council (NSC) observes National Safety Month. One of the safety campaign’s primary goals is to highlight the leading causes of preventable accidents in the workplace and at home. Since accidental injuries are the fourth-leading cause of death in the United States, the NSC addresses some key safety and health topics[…]
Out-of-Service SEPTA Trolley Crashes into Historic Philadelphia Home; Marks the Fifth Collision in One Week
On Thursday night, an out-of-service SEPTA bus crashed into a historic home at the corner of Island and Woodland Avenues in Southwest Philadelphia. Camera footage showed the slow-rolling trolley going off the tracks and colliding with an SUV before crashing into the Blue Bell Inn, established in 1766. No passengers were on board the trolley;[…]
What Are the Dram Shop Laws in Pennsylvania?
Dram shop laws allow victims and their families to file claims against bars, restaurants, and others for injuries sustained in DUI accidents and other incidents after the negligent service of alcohol. Pennsylvania’s dram shop laws hold liquor license holders legally responsible for the consequences of serving patrons under the age of 21 or people who[…]
Who Is Responsible if I Get Hurt at an Entertainment Venue?
Crowds of spectators flock to the Philadelphia area to enjoy live entertainment all year long. Many different venues host music concerts and a variety of events in both indoor and outdoor space, even more so in the summer months. Stadiums, arenas, and even municipal sports facilities are regularly packed with cheering fans of all ages.[…]
CPSC Approves Final Consumer Safety Standard to Prevent Furniture Tip-Overs
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently voted to adopt mandatory safety standards to protect infants and young children from furniture tip-overs, which all too often culminate in serious injuries and fatalities. Tip-over injuries are typically associated with armoires, dressers, wardrobes, and other clothing storage units. The CPSC is aware of 234 deaths in the[…]