June 27, 2016 Injuries Caused by Defective Machinery Many workers encounter numerous risks while on the job. Heavy machinery such as forklifts, scissor lifts, and others can make big jobs easier and faster, but can also put workers in danger for workplace injury or even death. If a piece of machinery is defective or flawed, it can increase the chance for devastating, sometimes … Read More »
June 20, 2016 Philadelphia Personal Injury Lawyers Discuss Grilling Safety Tips Few people think of a backyard picnic or barbecue as a dangerous event, but approximately 7,000 people each year suffer burn injuries as a result of grilling accidents. Burns can result in infection and life-threatening complications. You can easily prevent personal injuries from grilling this summer by following a few basic safety precautions. The number … Read More »
June 15, 2016 Philadelphia Automobile Accident Lawyers on Distracted Driving, Snapchat and Speeding Reports of distracted driving have been flooding the news lately. The distracted driving epidemic is a far-reaching and serious one, with automobile accidents and accident-related fatalities occurring too frequently to be ignored. Distracted driving, typically defined as when the operator of a car is participating in other activities that could seriously limit their driving abilities … Read More »
June 13, 2016 Philadelphia Car Accident Lawyers: Anniversary of PA’s Ban on Texting and Driving In 2011, PA Governor Tom Corbett signed into law a bill that banned texting while driving. This law was intended to combat the epidemic of distracted driving on Pennsylvania’s streets and highways. Nationwide, texting and driving has caused the loss of thousands of lives, hundreds of thousands of injuries, and untold dollars in damages. This … Read More »
June 6, 2016 Philadelphia Personal Injury Lawyers: Swimming Pool Accidents Summer is quickly approaching and many people will plan to spend a large portion of the season around water. Backyard swimming pools and public swim clubs lure many to jump in and cool off as the weather gets warm. Unfortunately for some, a day spent at the pool will end in tragedy. On average, nine … Read More »
May 11, 2016 City Receives Federal Funding for Pedestrians and Bicyclists Urban areas like Philadelphia are notorious for having a high rate of pedestrian and bicyclists accidents. Being struck by a car while on foot or a bike can lead to serious injuries or even death. Fortunately, the City of Philadelphia has secured $2.68 million in federal funding to improve public transportation as well as pedestrian … Read More »
May 5, 2016 The Serious Dangers of E-Cigarettes While many people, former cigarette smokers in particular, may switch over to “e-cigarettes” (or “e-cigs”) or “vapes” because they believe them to be less harmful, the reality is quite different. Multiple people have suffered serious burns and bodily injuries from e-cigarettes that they have purchased and used. Furthermore, the potential medical consequences and health hazards … Read More »
April 25, 2016 Philadelphia Car Accident Lawyers Report on Headlight Safety Study A recent study of headlight safety conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) found that the majority of cars on the road today have unsafe levels of illumination from their headlights. Thirty-one cars, including Mercedes Benz C-Class and BMW3, were tested and ranked for safety based on their headlights’ amount of illumination and … Read More »
April 21, 2016 Dangers of Drowsy Driving The dangers of drowsy driving are severe and wide-reaching. Throughout the United States, each and every day there are automobile accidents caused by driving while drowsy. It is estimated that over 1.2 million accidents that occur annually are due to drowsy driving. Out of those 1.2 million crashes, roughly 8,000 people lose their lives. While … Read More »
