Category: Wrongful Death

Every year, preventable workplace accidents injure or kill thousands of workers, and even more die from job-related diseases. According to the National Safety Council (NSC), most of these incidents could be avoided if employers prioritize worker safety. Which Workers are at the Greatest Risk? The Occupational Safety and Health Administration, also known as “OSHA”, reports[…]

A building collapse at Jefferson and Bailey Streets in North Philadelphia claimed the life of a prominent contractor in June. The vacant property had been cited for numerous violations by the Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections (L&I) and was slated to be demolished by hand-method after being deemed unsafe. A Brewerytown contractor hired to[…]

Drink Water, Rest Up and Avoid the Sun   The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) first launched its campaign “Water. Rest. Shade.” in 2011. In order to increase worker safety and lower the number of preventable heat-related illnesses and deaths, the annual campaign advocates for outreach events, educational sessions and training sessions specifically aimed[…]

Although Philadelphia’s #23 trolley hasn’t been in service along miles of roadways (such as 11th and 12th streets, as well as Germantown Avenue) for more than 20 years, sizable portions of the tracks still remain. These trolley tracks create substantial physical hazards – primarily for bicyclists commuting to work or cycling for fun throughout. To[…]

A new study published in the medical journal Lancet has found that in some cases of SIDS – or sudden infant death syndrome – there may be genetic reasons behind the unexplained child fatalities. SIDS is one of the leading causes of infant death in the United States. If researchers and doctors are able to[…]