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A potentially dangerous batch of kerosene is being recalled by Philadelphia Energy Solutions, the Pennsylvania company announced last week. The kerosene has the potential to cause fires in space heaters that use it as fuel, leading to burn injuries and property damage. The voluntary recall concerns kerosene sold between December 10 and December 18. It […]
Workplace Accident Leads To Death For Tree Worker
It is always unfortunate when a worker is killed while performing his or her workplace duties whether in Philadelphia or elsewhere in the country. An accident on Christmas Eve was no different. A worker was removing a tree from a residence in a nearby state when he was pinned under a branch and killed at […]
First Responders Say They Werent Equipped For Dangerous Chemicals
When a train car derailment resulted in a spill of dangerous chemicals into the air and waterways, first responders sought to protect surrounding individuals through evacuations and other safety measures. But those first responders, which included dozens of firefighters, now say they weren’t adequately equipped with the devices necessary to respond to the accident effectively. In […]
Lawsuit Filed In Philadelphia Over Paulsboro Train Wreck
A freight train derailment that spilled toxic materials into a water way and forced the evacuation of various businesses and residences in the Paulsboro, New Jersey, area has yielded its first personal injury lawsuit. The lawsuit was filed in Philadelphia’s Common Pleas Court on behalf of 54 residents who claim that they suffered injuries resulting […]
Near Philadelphia Workers Fighting For Compensation
In today’s world, even workers’ compensation is sold to the lowest bidder. When dealing with massive companies and the third parties that they hire, trying to figure out who is actually supposed to pay for a workers’ compensation settlement can make even a workers’ compensation settlement attorney’s head spin. Amazon recently opened a large warehouse […]
Drunk Driving Prevention Ntsb Recommends Iid Like Devices For All Cars
Recently, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) released a report that shows a slight decline in drunk driving fatalities — a 2.5 percent drop from 2010 to 2011. Yet, of all traffic fatalities, alcohol remained a factor in 30 percent of accidents, accounting for more than 9,800 deaths. There have been years of effort […]
Distractions A Common Cause Of Philadelphia Pedestrian Accidents
With increasing regularity, pedestrians are crossing roadways while focusing their senses on texting, talking on the phone, listening to music or being otherwise distracted by their personal technology, and the trend is having a noticeable impact on the pedestrian accidents being seen in Philadelphia and nationally. According to a recent study, more than 26 percent […]
Holiday Drunk Driving Primary Focus For Pennsylvania Police
Additional grant money provided by the state is helping Pennsylvania police officers better combat drunken driving during the holiday season, which is known as one time of year when drunk driving rates are at their highest because of holiday parties and celebrations. Law enforcement is using a variety of methods to try to reduce the […]
Pipeline Worker Killed In Pennsylvania Chainsaw Accident
As many Philadelphia workers know, any type of work involving manual labor carries a relatively high risk of injury. However, it doesn’t take a workplace injury lawyer in Philadelphia to know that when using large power tools on the job, workplace accidents are not only more serious, but can even turn fatal. This was unfortunately […]
Pennsylvania Bill Could Be Start Of Brain Injuries Legislation
As the National Football League and its former players face a potentially explosive court battle over the NFL’s alleged knowledge of concussion risks — and its refusal to educate or better protect players — the governor of Pennsylvania has signed into law the “Safety in Youth Sports Act,” which aims to better prevent serious brain […]
A Primer On Pennsylvanias Auto Insurance Part 2
In our last blog post, we discussed the insurance coverage you are required to purchase for each vehicle you own and operate in Pennsylvania. In today’s blog post, we will explain the optional coverages available. Your insurance company may offer you the following optional coverages: Uninsured motorist coverage: If an uninsured motorist hits you, you […]
Worker Killed In Philadelphia Water Tower Fall
A scaffolding collapse at a worksite just outside of Philadelphia led to two workers hanging from an empty water tower while awaiting rescue. Unfortunately, one of the workers plummeted to his death before he could be saved. The other hung by a safety harness for three hours before being brought down. The 100-foot-tall water tower […]