November 10, 2023 Two SEPTA Workers Injured by Heavy Equipment on Train Tracks in Norristown On November 4, 2023, two SEPTA employees were injured by heavy equipment on train tracks in Norristown, Pennsylvania. The track workers were using a piece of machinery known as a “loader,” a work vehicle used to remove railroad ties. According to a statement released by SEPTA, at about 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, the two workers … Read More »
October 25, 2023 How Do Pedestrian Accidents Happen? Pedestrian accidents have been on the rise in Philadelphia and across the country. The latest reporting year for Pennsylvania saw nearly 4,300 pedestrian crashes, with over 4,100 injuries and 150 fatalities. Pedestrian accidents can happen anywhere, including local small-town roads and downtown cities. Just as motorists are responsible to other drivers and passengers to operate … Read More »
October 16, 2023 Halloween Safety Tips Halloween is almost here. Although many people are busy figuring out their costumes or putting up ghastly and ghoulish decorations, it is still important to take some precautions. Halloween can be especially dangerous for children and teens, but the good news is that there are plenty of relatively simple steps people can take to stay … Read More »
September 15, 2023 September 15th: National Concussion Awareness Day Each year in mid-September, the Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA) promotes awareness of concussions through this important campaign. This year, National Concussion Awareness Day falls on September 15th. Through engaging in meaningful conversation, the BIAA hopes to reduce stigma, amplify the voices of survivors, and promote a better understanding of the invisible epidemic of … Read More »
August 30, 2023 Is Your Teen Driver Ready for a Safe School Year? Students across Pennsylvania are getting ready to go back to school, including teen drivers. Many high school students are excited to be driving themselves to school for the first time. A new school year brings many changes and challenges, but ensuring student drivers are safe on the road should be a priority. If you are … Read More »
August 1, 2023 Safety Tips for Summer Road Trips With summer in full swing and plenty more hot days on the horizon, millions of people are hopping in their cars and hitting the road for fun trips with their families and friends. Before you and your loved ones embark on an adventure, you should brush up on some important safety tips to help prevent … Read More »
July 28, 2023 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 … Read More »
July 28, 2023 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; … Read More »
July 26, 2023 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 … Read More »
