February 4, 2020 Snow Blower Safety Tips Every year, snow blowers are responsible for thousands of serious injuries. Although there has not been a major snowfall in the Philadelphia area quite yet this winter, meteorologists are predicting major storms are still to come. Before using a snow blower, it is important to know how to safely operate one in order to avoid … Read More »
February 3, 2020 Preventing Winter Home Fires According to the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA), nearly 900 people die in winter home fires every year. Despite accounting for only 8% of total fires in the country annually, winter home fires result in 30% of all fire-related fatalities and more than $2 billion in property damages. Being informed on the common causes of winter … Read More »
January 31, 2020 Emergency Room Visits: What to Expect According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 145 million men, women, and children go to emergency departments every year. The experience can be an overwhelming, scary, and stressful one – but there are certain things to know about navigating the E.R. that can simplify the process. First things first: if … Read More »
January 30, 2020 February is American Heart Month According to the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), heart disease is one of the leading causes of death for men and women in the United States. The good news is: heart disease is typically preventable. Our team at Galfand Berger wants to remind our readers that this February is American Heart Month. American … Read More »
January 25, 2020 Placenta Accreta According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), placenta accreta is a deadly pregnancy condition that occurs when the placenta grows too deeply into the uterine wall. Despite being regarded as rare, data shows that placenta accreta is actually on the rise. In the 1970s and 80s, the condition occurred at approximately 1 … Read More »
January 24, 2020 Liability Regarding Snow and Ice-Related Car Accidents Slippery road surfaces and poor visibility during snow and ice conditions can lead to serious and sometimes fatal car accidents. Many people believe that a car accident caused by ice and snow is a no-fault situation, but this is not the case. In many snow and ice-related car accidents, the driver that slides into another … Read More »
January 23, 2020 Addressing Silica Dust Dangers Just months ago, our firm wrote about the dangers of crystalline silica dust in the workplace. Silica dust is particularly hazardous to kitchen countertop installers, who face disproportionately high rates of serious – and sometimes incurable – respiratory disorders. In response to the recent influx in silica dust-related illnesses and deaths, the Department of Labor … Read More »
January 22, 2020 Causes of Occupational Asthma in the Workplace Occupational asthma is a respiratory condition caused by inhaling gases, dusts, chemical fumes, or other substances while working. According to the Mayo Clinic, it can also develop after exposure to substances that the worker has sensitivity to (such as an allergy or immune response). Because certain substances are known to cause occupational asthma, it is … Read More »
January 17, 2020 Problematic Changes in Social Security Benefits Although a new bill was recently proposed that could result in people losing their Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, few have noticed. The current administration first proposed the bill, which would allow the government to decide whether or not individuals already awarded SSDI benefits still qualify as “disabled”, in November. Current rules require individuals … Read More »
