December 15, 2016 Children and Adolescents Still Susceptible To Measles Many believe that while measles used to be a threat, it no longer is, especially since many children are vaccinated against transmission. New studies and findings have proved that this is not at all the case, and that children and adolescents throughout the United States are still at risk of contracting measles. The foremost protective … Read More »
December 2, 2016 New Campaign To Increase Fire Safety The UL Firefighter Safety Research Institute (UL FSRI) recently launched a brand new campaign to help prevent fire deaths and injuries. The name of the campaign is “Close Your Door: Fire’s Getting Faster”. “Close Your Door” is a campaign that has been created to help keep people safe and teach them important ways to react … Read More »
November 10, 2016 Philadelphia Car Accident Lawyers: Eating as Dangerous as Texting We are all aware that texting while driving is a dangerous activity, but new reports suggest that eating while traveling can be just as dangerous. A recent article in USA Today reports that eating while driving is the newest focus on the war against distracted drivers. In fact, studies suggest that it could soon be … Read More »
October 31, 2016 Philadelphia Workers’ Compensation Lawyers Discuss Risk to Temporary Employees The holidays are just around the corner, and many businesses will be hiring temporary staff to meet demand. Temporary or seasonal workers are a great asset in industries that will be expanding hours and seeing increased traffic during the holidays, but they also face unique risks in the workplace. Employers should take steps to mitigate … Read More »
October 11, 2016 Philadelphia Personal Injury Lawyers Share Halloween Safety Tips Halloween is just around the corner, and children around the country will be putting on costumes and trick-or-treating around their neighborhoods. The attorneys and staff at Galfand Berger want everyone to have a safe and fun holiday and remember the following safety tips. Halloween safety starts with the costume. When dressing children up as their … Read More »
October 10, 2016 Philadelphia Medical Malpractice Lawyers Report on Rehab Hospital Injuries Many patients recovering from major surgery, neurological conditions, such as stroke, or long term illness are admitted to rehabilitation centers for extended physical strengthening and conditioning before heading home. Patients most often enter rehabilitation centers after being released from a hospital and considered in stable health. Unfortunately, almost 29 percent of these individuals suffer injuries … Read More »
October 4, 2016 Philadelphia Personal Injury Lawyers Discuss Risk of Carrier and Stroller Injury Most parents use some kind of stroller or carrier to keep young children secure while transporting them from one location to another. When a fall or tip-over occurs, however, strollers and carriers can cause injuries ranging from minor scrapes to severe trauma. A recent study published in the journal Academic Pediatrics revealed that from 1990-2010, … Read More »
September 19, 2016 Philadelphia Car Accident Lawyers Discuss Dangers of Using Apps While Driving As our dependence on smartphones increases, the number of potential distractions for drivers has grown with it. Currently, 46 states and the District of Columbia have legislation banning texting while driving, and warnings against distracted driving are posted on highways across the country. Texting is no longer the only concern, however. Apps such as Facebook, … Read More »
August 26, 2016 Philadelphia Personal Injury Lawyers: Packed School Lunches The Health Benefits of Packing Home Lunches For Your Children School is just around the corner. With it comes big decisions that your kids must make. Should they get the Star Wars or Star Trek lunch box? Should they go with Frozen or Cinderella? Or something more subtle, like a classic cartoon? Regardless, once … Read More »
