April 9, 2026 What to Do If You Are Hurt at Work in Pennsylvania Getting injured on the job can turn your life upside down in an instant. Medical bills pile up, paychecks stop, and uncertainty sets in fast. If you are hurt at work in Pennsylvania, one of the most important things to understand is this: do not rely on your employer or their insurance company to automatically … Read More »
April 18, 2025 Nursing Homes: When and Where is Right for Your Loved One? There may come a point when an elderly friend or family member begins needing more care and support than you can provide. The United States has over 15,000 certified nursing homes with more than one million residents – but knowing when to it is time to consider a move and which place is best for … Read More »
November 19, 2024 Stay Safe This Thanksgiving Thanksgiving is coming up fast, so there is no better time than now for a quick refresher course on how to keep yourself and your loved ones safe as you celebrate. Last year, the American Automobile Association (AAA) estimated over 55 million Americans would be traveling 50 miles or more for Thanksgiving; this year, the … Read More »
November 11, 2024 Governor Signs Law Requiring Direct Deposit For Workers’ Compensation Checks Did you know that the way you receive your Workers’ Compensation benefits might be changing? On October 31, 2024, Governor Shapiro signed Senate Bill 1232, Act 126 of 2024. The bill requires insurers to give Claimants the option to receive their Workers’ Compensation checks via direct deposit instead of paper checks. Insurers may comply with … Read More »
January 25, 2024 February 4-10th is National Burn Awareness Week Every February, the American Burn Association (ABA) sponsors a weeklong awareness campaign meant to reduce burn injuries in Americans. This year’s campaign, which takes place next month from the 4th to the 10th, focuses on how to reduce flammable liquid burn injuries. Any liquid with a flash point under 100 degrees Fahrenheit is considered flammable, … Read More »
January 23, 2024 February is American Heart Month This February marks the 57th consecutive American Heart Month, an important annual awareness campaign spearheaded by the American Heart Association (AHA). This year’s campaign: “Heart to Heart: Why Losing One Woman is Too Many” is raising awareness about how 1 in 3 women are diagnosed with heart disease each year. Heart disease is the number … Read More »
September 27, 2023 Occupational Safety: Train New Workers to Prevent Injuries A recent review of more than 1.2 million workers’ compensation claims from 2016 to 2020 found that more than one-third of workplace injuries occur during an employee’s first year on the job. Altogether, millions of missed workdays and millions of preventable injuries occurred during the four-year period. The largescale review draws attention to an important, … Read More »
December 7, 2017 Galfand Berger’s 2017 Contribution to Philabundance’s Camp Out For Hunger Campaign Every year, the non-profit food bank Philabundance organizes the “Camp Out For Hunger” campaign along with Preston and Steve from local radio station 93.3 WMMR. The campaign aims to combat food insecurity; at least 1 in 5 Philadelphians are food insecure, which means they are unsure of when and where their next meal will be … Read More »
December 20, 2016 Our Holiday Gift List Each year, rather than sending holiday cards, Galfand Berger makes charitable contributions in honor of our clients, colleagues and friends. Our firm shares these contributions with many organizations that have a lasting impact on our community and on the people we are honored to represent. We encourage you to visit the websites of these amazing … Read More »
