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It has now been more than three weeks since the building collapse at 22nd and Market in Philadelphia claimed the lives of six individuals, and first responders are now beginning to ask whether they were exposed to asbestos while responding to the deadly Philadelphia construction accident. In particular, the first responders are concerned since exposure […]
Firm Near Philadelphia Fined For Osha Violations
Most workers, when dealing with construction work or other types of jobs know there is some risk involved with the work they are doing. However, they should also be able to expect their employers to be taking every precaution they can to protect those workers. However, it doesn’t take Workplace Injury Lawyers in Philadelphia to […]
Committee Investigating Philadelphia Building Collapse
A second hearing was held today on the fatal Philadelphia building collapse that occurred recently in Center City. The construction accident left six people dead and more than a dozen injured when a building that was being demolished fell on top of an adjacent building that housed a Salvation Army store. The collapse occurred during […]
Philadelphia Construction Accident Leaves Two Injured
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration was called to the site of a Philadelphia construction accident last week that left a construction worker and a firefighter injured. The accident occurred Thursday afternoon at a construction site located on JFK Boulevard and North 19th Street. Officials have reported that a 54-year-old construction worker suffered a head […]
Girl In Philadelphia Injured After Worker Falls Through Roof
Most people expect that when leaving their child on the couch in the living room to watch cartoons, they do not have to worry about that child’s safety. Unfortunately for one little girl’s family, this was not the case. The accident occurred in an apartment in Philadelphia at an apartment complex on 8875 Krewstown Road. […]
Was Human Error Behind The Philadelphia Building Collapse
In the weeks following the fatal Philadelphia building collapse, many questions remain, including why buildings collapse in the first place and how they can be prevented. National Geographic recently explored these questions in an interview with a civil engineer at California Polytechnic State University. According to the civil engineer, it appears that the Philadelphia building […]
Injured Employee Wins Pennsylvania Workers Comp Appeal
Oftentimes, when a worker is injured on the job in Pennsylvania, he or she is entitled to workers’ compensation benefits, which help cover medical expenses, lost wages and other costs related to the injury. However, workers’ compensation cases aren’t always straight forward and sometimes appeals are necessary to decide whether a worker is entitled to […]
Philadelphia Building Collapses Kills Six Injures Thirteen
As many know, a building recently collapsed in Center City Philadelphia, at 22nd and Market Street that killed six people and injured thirteen others. However, more facts are now being released about the accident, the potential cause and about who was injured. The accident itself took place while a building was being demolished; it collapsed […]
Philadelphia Judge To Issue Ruling In Nfl Lawsuits Next Month
The Philadelphia federal judge charged with presiding over the hundreds of brain injury-related lawsuits against the National Football League said she will likely have a decision in less than two months as to whether the litigation should move forward in court or be sent to an arbitrator. The players are asking for the cases to […]
Grand Jury Investigating Philadelphia Building Collapse
A grand jury will be investigating and gathering evidence following last week’s deadly building collapse in Philadelphia. Six people were killed and 13 were injured Wednesday when a four-story building that was being demolished collapsed on a Salvation Army thrift store as people shopped. Several civil lawsuits have already been filed in the wake of […]
Questions Remain After Deadly Philadelphia Building Collapse
On Wednesday, two City Center buildings that were part of a demolition project collapsed, leaving six people dead and more than a dozen injured. In the wake of the tragic Philadelphia building collapse, the mayor said a full investigation will take place. Rescue workers were still searching through rubble at 22nd and Market Streets for survivors […]
Building Collapses In Center City Philadelphia With 2 People Trapped Inside
A vacant building on 22nd and Market Avenue collapsed Wednesday morning. Over a dozen people have already been rescued with two people are still trapped in the rubble with desperate rescue efforts underway. Police said it appears the collapse was a result of a industrial accident. The Cherry Injury Law Firm thoughts and prayers are […]