October 29, 2025 Car Accidents Spike During Daylight Saving Time According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, or NHTSA, Daylight Saving Time (DST) sometimes causes a temporary spike in motor vehicle accidents. On Sunday, November 2nd, when local daylight reaches 2:00 a.m., our clocks will “fall back” one hour to 1:00 a.m. local standard time. Although the extra hour of sleep undoubtedly has a … Read More »
October 24, 2025 What Are the Top 5 Most Common Workplace Injuries in Philadelphia? Workplace accidents occur every day across Philadelphia, from construction sites and warehouses to offices and retail shops. While some injuries may be minor, others can have serious and long-lasting consequences. Pennsylvania’s Workers’ Compensation system provides benefits for employees injured on the job, including medical treatment and partial wage replacement during recovery. Understanding the most common … Read More »
October 16, 2025 Halloween Safety Tips Spooky season is nearly upon us, but before you and your loved ones head out in costume or to stock up on candy, it’s a great time to brush up on some simple Halloween safety tips. Whether you’re hosting a haunted house, trick-or-treating, or simply enjoying the festivities from the comfort of your own home, … Read More »
October 13, 2025 Which Parts of Pennsylvania Have the Highest Rate of School Bus Safety Violations? Did you know that more than one quarter of all traffic violations involving school buses and school zones occur in the first two months after the new school year starts? As drivers adjust to the influx of students and buses on the roads, more accidents and infractions happen. Each year, a cohort of organizations, including … Read More »
October 4, 2025 Deadly Workplace Explosions In 2023, a natural gas leak from a faulty pipe fitting caused a deadly explosion at the R.M. Palmer Company factory in West Reading, Pennsylvania, killing seven workers and injuring dozens. Just months ago, there was yet another catastrophic occupational incident; preliminary findings indicate that the explosion at the U.S. Steel Clairton Coke Works plant … Read More »
October 3, 2025 What Are My Legal Options After a SEPTA-Related Accident? The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) operates one of the largest public transit systems in the country. Every day, buses, trolleys, subways, and commuter trains move thousands of Philadelphians to work, school, and social activities. In recent years, crashes involving SEPTA vehicles have increased, with multiple incidents causing serious injuries and fatalities. Most recently, in … Read More »
September 28, 2025 Which Intersections Are the Most Dangerous for Philadelphians? According to a report from the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia, or BCGP, certain intersections in the Philadelphia area sustain the highest incidence of traffic-related accidents involving bicyclists, pedestrians, and motor vehicle occupants. The BCGP reports that approximately 100 individuals die in traffic-related accidents in the city each year and that a pedestrian is hit … Read More »
September 25, 2025 The Difference Between a Personal Injury and Workers’ Compensation Claim in Pennsylvania When you suffer an injury at work in Pennsylvania, it can be difficult to determine which type of legal claim to file. Some injuries fall under the state’s Workers’ Compensation system, while others may be pursued through personal injury law. In some situations, both may apply. Each system has different rules, procedures, and potential outcomes. … Read More »
September 25, 2025 Child Passenger Safety Week The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is sponsoring this year’s Child Passenger Safety Week, which will run from Sept. 21st to the 27th. Each year, we recognize this important campaign, which highlights the importance of how parents and caregivers can keep children safe in vehicles. Car Accidents and Children: Key Findings Car accidents are … Read More »
