January 10, 2025 People Polled Say the Roads Are More Dangerous Now Than Pre-Pandemic According to a new Pew Research Center survey, nearly half of Americans (49%) say that drivers in their area drive more dangerously now than they did before the COVID-19 pandemic. Only 9% of the individuals polled say people drive more safely, indicating a concerning trend on our nation’s roads. What the Data Says About Deadly … Read More »
December 22, 2024 New Philadelphia Law Makes It Illegal for Cars to Stop in Bike Lanes Traffic fatalities in Philadelphia have been on the rise since 2020, leading the city to be named as one of the most dangerous for cyclists in all the country. Mayor Cherelle Parker signed the “Get Out the Bike Lane” bill just last week. The bill makes it illegal for motor vehicles to stop in any … Read More »
December 19, 2024 Understanding Legal Claims for Workplace Explosion Injuries According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), more than 200 workers are killed and over 5,000 injured in work-related fires and explosions every year in the United States. Fires and explosions often cause serious injuries and fatalities in the workplace. Explosions and fires make up a small percentage of workplace fatalities, according to data … Read More »
December 13, 2024 Motorcyclist Fatalities Continue to Soar According to recent data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 6,218 motorcyclists were killed in traffic accidents in 2022 – this is the highest number of deadly crashes since at least 1975. Despite accounting for less than 5% of all registered vehicles on our nation’s roadways, the NHTSA says that motorcycle riders continue … Read More »
December 13, 2024 Holiday Tips: Stay Safe This Season According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), December is a particularly dangerous month for drivers, especially during the holidays. Between Christmas and New Year’s Day alone, nearly 30-40 percent of all fatal accidents involve alcohol consumption. Over the past five years, nearly 5,000 drunk-driving fatalities nationally occurred during December. Winter weather and increased … Read More »
December 12, 2024 Most Dangerous Toys of 2024 Even with the holiday season rapidly approaching, it may come as a surprise to consumers that certain toys can be quite dangerous. To make sure that parents and caregivers are aware of potential product hazards, W.A.T.C.H., or the World Against Toys Causing Harm, compiles a list of the top ten worst toys each year. The … Read More »
December 5, 2024 Pedestrian Safety Believe it or not, tens of thousands of pedestrians are injured and thousands more are killed in preventable accidents each year. According to the most recent numbers from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, or NHTSA, 7,522 pedestrians lost their lives in 2022, up from 7,388 in 2021. Though pedestrian deaths declined in the U.S. … Read More »
November 27, 2024 The Most Dangerous Roads in Center City Philadelphia is consistently ranked among the cities with the most dangerous roads in the United States. Center City, the bustling cultural and economic hub, stands out as one of the most hazardous areas for drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists. With its historic landmarks like City Hall, the Liberty Bell, and the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Center … Read More »
November 21, 2024 Women and Minorities Are More Likely to Be Victims of Medical Mistakes Every year, healthcare providers make mistakes that endanger or harm their patients. According to a new study, women and ethnic and racial minorities are 20% to 30% more likely to experience these mistakes than white men. The study’s results, which were published in JAMA (Journal of the American Medical Association) Internal Medicine, found that nearly … Read More »
