January 26, 2016 Philadelphia Personal Injury Lawyers: Staying Safe During the Winter Staying Safe During the Winter: Fire Prevention and Safety Although most of us are safely tucked inside of our homes, bundled up next to the fire or turning our heating systems up to fight against the cold, it is important to remember fire prevention methods to make sure that you and your loved ones are … Read More »
December 29, 2015 Hoverboard Fires and Explosions Hoverboards may be a hot item, but they may be literally too hot to handle in some cases. The lithium ion batteries of the self-balancing scooters may overheat and potentially explode. The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) received 50 reports of injuries including the devices, with 11 reports of fires in 10 states. The … Read More »
December 28, 2015 Philadelphia Wrongful Death Lawyers: Grief Damages Available When a loved one dies – under any circumstances – the grief which follows can be overwhelming. A death due to the negligence of another individual adds an entirely different dimension to the grieving process. It can be hard to move on when a loss was so unexpected and so unfair. The Pennsylvania Superior Court … Read More »
November 20, 2015 Safety Tips for Your Portable Space Heater As colder months arrive, many people set up portable heaters either as a primary heat source or supplementing other heating. There is a risk of fires associated with any space heater. According to the CPSC, portable electric heaters caused 1200 fires per year between 2008 and 2010. Space heaters can ignite nearby flammable materials like … Read More »
November 19, 2015 Philadelphia Car Accident Lawyers Remind Drivers to Travel Safely this Thanksgiving Thanksgiving is one of the busiest travel days of the year, which means busy highways, people rushing to get where they want to go and drivers who may be drowsy or intoxicated after their Thanksgiving meal. Rain or snow can cause hazardous driving conditions and heavy traffic can leave drivers feeling anxious and stressed. While … Read More »
October 16, 2015 Philadelphia Personal Injury Lawyers Report on Halloween Safety Tips Halloween is quickly approaching and soon kids all over the country will be trick- or-treating in colorful costumes. As kids head from house to house collecting candy, it is important to remember to be safe while traveling through the neighborhood. Children under the age of 12 should always be accompanied by an adult while trick-or-treating. … Read More »
October 5, 2015 Philadelphia Car Accident Lawyers: Crackdown on Repeat DUI Offenders DUI offenders pose a significant risk to others in Pennsylvania, a state in which drunk drivers are responsible for an average of one death per day. A study conducted in March, 2014 by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) revealed that one out of every four people convicted of DUI nationwide is a repeat … Read More »
August 31, 2015 Philadelphia Personal Injury Lawyers: School Bus Safety One of the biggest indicators that school is back in session are the big yellow school buses traversing local streets. Millions of children take the bus to school every day around the country, and while school buses are a safe method of transportation, it is important to remember several safety tips to minimize the likelihood … Read More »
August 24, 2015 Philadelphia Personal Injury Lawyers: Proposed Legislation Targets Truck Safety Accidents involving large trucks claim thousands of lives each year and leave many more injured. As a result, Congress is considering the Truck Safety Act. As proposed, the legislation would strengthen some regulations already on the books while introducing others which reflect not only advances in technology, but also changing economic times. With regard to … Read More »
