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Over the past year or so, we’ve been covering the personal injury lawsuits that have been filed against the National Football League by former players who now suffer from brain injuries. Thousands of retired players have sued the league, alleging that NFL officials knew how dangerous concussions are, but failed to warn or protect the […]
Philadelphia Drowning Victims Family Files Wrongful Death Suit
The parents of a Philadelphia teen who drowned while trying to save a friend in the Delaware River have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against a commercial development firm and its subsidiaries. The plaintiffs claim that the company had a duty to safely maintain their property for the public, who are welcome to use the property. […]
Four Dangerous Workplace Excuses
Everyone has experienced negativity in the workplace caused by a co-worker who makes excuses and has a bad attitude about their job. Besides spoiling the mood at work, this bad work-place behavior can also lead to dangerous accidents and safety hazards. Contractor Magazine shares four phrases heard in the workplace that reflect an unsafe attitude […]
Pennsylvania Manufacturer Cited By Osha
Last week, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration announced that it is citing a Pennsylvania manufacturer for multiple serious workplace safety violations after an investigation took place in March. OSHA proposed fines of $55,000 to accompany the citations against Danco Precision Inc. of Phoenixville. In total, 14 safety violations were discovered […]
Wrongful Death Suit Filed After Philadelphia Construction Accident
A Philadelphia father of four died last year from injuries he sustained during a fall at work. The man’s widow has filed a wrongful death claim against her husband’s employer and several other parties connected to the construction site accident. Defendants include the manufacturer and retailer of a reciprocating saw that allegedly fell apart in the victim’s […]
Road Construction Workers Accidents Among Most Common Workers Accidents
In areas of the country that experience all four seasons, such as Pennsylvania, summer can be a season of road construction. Of the different types of construction workers’ accidents that occur, road construction workers’ accidents are among the most common. It’s estimated that as many as 700 fatalities occur in road work zones each year […]
Food Network Host Suffers Injuries In Philadelphia Wreck
Marc Summers is a television host who has made a living off of his familiar face over the past couple decades. Summers’ most recent TV hosting gig has been on the Food Network’s “Restaurant Impossible”, which he was in Philadelphia shooting an episode for last week when he was involved in a serious car accident. […]
Multitasking Therapy Aiding Victims Recovery From Tbi
Violent head blows experienced by athletes, soldiers and car accident victims may cause concussions and life-altering damage to the brain. To help these individuals, researchers are offering new therapeutic ways for victims of traumatic brain injuries and spinal cord accidents to regain the ability to coordinate thoughts and multitask. A machine known as the Dynavision […]
Workplace Accidents Preventing Heat Illness During Historically Hot Summer Part 2
Last time we wrote about how overlooking signs of heat illness can lead to the risk of workplace injury and accident during this historically hot summer. We left off with describing the signs and symptoms of heat stroke – the most dangerous form of heat illness – and what actions to take if it strikes. During this […]
Estate Of Jackass Star Ryan Dunn Sued In Wrongful Death Lawsuit
In June of last year, we wrote about the fatal car accident involving TV star and Pennsylvania native Ryan Dunn. Dunn and a passenger in his vehicle were killed in a fiery one-vehicle accident that occurred shortly after 2:30 a.m. on June 20, 2011. According to reports, Dunn was driving his sports car westbound on […]
Trampoline Parks Cause A Jump In Serious Spinal Injuries
Trampoline parks seem like fun to most kids and maybe even some adults. But failure to take reasonable safety precautions can lead to serious injuries, including spinal cord injuries, according to a recent report by CNN. For example, a 17-year-old boy who went to a trampoline park in April was turned from an active athlete […]
Philadelphia Officials Hoping To Give Distracted Walkers A Heads Up
Pennsylvania law enforcement agencies and lawmakers are already trying to convey warning messages to drivers about the dangers of distracted driving. Officials are now concerned about a new traffic problem that could defy regulation — pedestrians accidents caused by walkers preoccupied by electronic devices. Don’t believe this is a problem? A Philadelphia security camera zeroed […]