September 17, 2024 CPSC Rules That Amazon Must Pay for Defective Products from Third-Party Sellers Recently, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) voted unanimously to declare Amazon as the “distributor” of hundreds of thousands of dangerous and defective products sold by third-party sellers across the multi-billion-dollar company’s platform. The CPSC’s ruling means that Amazon is legally responsible for distributing a variety of recalled products that endanger consumers – some even … Read More »
September 13, 2024 National Concussion Awareness Day is Coming A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury, or TBI, that results from the brain being affected by a blow or impact to the head or body. Each year on the third Friday in September, the nation comes together to observe National Concussion Awareness Day. This year’s campaign falls on September 20th. Let’s take … Read More »
September 12, 2024 Large Truck and Bus Accidents on the Rise According to recent numbers from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), there is a potentially worrisome trend occurring in large truck (trucks weighing over 10,000 pounds) and bus accidents. In 2021, there were 5,904 fatal crashes involving trucks and buses – marking an 18% increase from the previous year. This trend is by no … Read More »
September 4, 2024 The Complexities of Tractor-Trailer Accidents: Lessons from a $1.25 Million Settlement Case Truck accidents are the most dangerous and deadly type of motor vehicle accident. The weight and size difference between tractor-trailers and passenger vehicles results in catastrophic, life-altering injuries. Unfortunately, only three percent of passenger car occupants survive these deadly crashes. In one recent case, Galfand Berger LLP recovered a $1.25 million settlement on behalf of … Read More »
August 14, 2024 Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over! According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), one person is killed about every 39 minutes in a drunk driving crash, totaling more than 13,000 lives lost each year. Before this coming Labor Day, the NHTSA is sponsoring its annual “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” drunk driving awareness campaign. The national campaign runs … Read More »
August 12, 2024 Safety Checklist: Back to School Class will soon be in session. Now is the right time to refresh your memory on some important back to school safety tips! Every year as summer winds down, the National Safety Council (NSC) releases recommendations on how parents and caregivers can best keep kids healthy and safe throughout the school year. We have compiled some … Read More »
August 2, 2024 Philly News: Bicycle Safety at the Forefront After Young Biker Fatally Struck by Driver Just weeks ago, a 30-year-old bicyclist was fatally struck by an intoxicated driver near Center City. Despite observing traffic laws, like staying in the bike lane and wearing a helmet, the victim sustained deadly injuries in the collision. Only one cyclist has been killed by a motorist this year, but there have been 16 other … Read More »
July 23, 2024 Dozens of Young Lives Lost Each Year from Being Left in Hot Cars It is never a bad idea to have a brief refresher course on how dangerous it is to leave a child in a vehicle, no matter how short the time may be. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), more than 970 children have died from heatstroke, a life-threatening condition that occurs when … Read More »
July 19, 2024 The Many Dangers of Off-Highway Vehicles According to a recent news release from the Consumer Product Safety Commission, or CPSC, off-highway vehicle (OHV) deaths soared by a whopping 33% from 2019 to 2020 (the most recent years with available data). Since reports indicate an increase in OHV use in the summer months, the agency is urging consumers to prioritize safety and … Read More »
