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 »
September 11, 2025 Sports Eye Safety Month Did you know that some of the most common types of sports-related eye injuries are blunt trauma, like retina tears and detachment, infections (which can be contracted from water sports, particularly for individuals who wear contact lenses), corneal scratches and abrasions, and penetrating injuries? Because of how many kinds of sports-related eye injuries there are … Read More »
September 7, 2025 Philadelphia Streets to Get Busier as SEPTA Cuts Go into Effect Earlier this week, Philadelphia commuters started facing a new obstacle: SEPTA’s large-scale service cuts. Of the city’s 1.5 plus million residents, SEPTA served approximately 800,000 riders each day. The agency’s cuts, which are the product of a lack of state funding, will affect more than 50,000 students, 65,000 senior citizens, and hundreds of thousands of … Read More »
August 14, 2025 Children’s Safety: Back-to-School Checklist The United States observes National Back-to-School Month each August. To make your family’s transition into the upcoming academic year as seamless, easy, and stress-free as possible, we have compiled several useful recommendations from the National Safety Council (NSC), one of America’s leading safety and health agencies, below. Back-to-School Safety – Remember the Basics When it … Read More »
