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It might be cold outside, but that doesn’t mean construction workers building the new $84 million Bucks County justice center get a day off. In fact, there are thousands of workers throughout the state who perform their job duties outdoors in rain, snow or sunshine. A reporter from the Bucks County Courier Times was at […]
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Critics Say Money Is Driving Philadelphia Red Light Cameras
Red light cameras have popped up all over the Delaware Valley, including Philadelphia and South Jersey, and soon they could be coming to Philadelphia suburbs. The purpose of the red light cameras is to dissuade drivers from running red lights at dangerous intersections, but critics say the red light cameras are actually doing more harm […]
Workplace Accident In Philadelphia Leaves Four People Injured
Working certain types of jobs typically comes with some level of risk. However, it does not take a Philadelphia Job Site Injury Attorney to understand that working in construction increases the chance for injury from workplace accidents, no matter how careful the workers are. In North Philadelphia, four workers unfortunately learned the hard way that […]
Four Injured When Roof At Philadelphia Construction Site Collapses
Four workers were injured in Philadelphia this week when part of a building under construction collapsed. The construction accident occurred Tuesday afternoon at a building in the Feltonville section of the city that is the future home of the Philadelphia Police Special Victims Unit. Members of the Philadelphia Fire Department arrived at the scene minutes […]
Oral Arguments Scheduled In Philadelphia Nfl Lawsuits
According to reports, a Philadelphia judge will begin hearing oral arguments in the NFL brain injuries lawsuits in approximately two months. The judge set a hearing for April 9 to consider requests by the NFL to have the lawsuits dismissed. In the lawsuits, former NFL players allege that they have developed or are at risk […]
Paramedics Blamed In Philadelphia Wrongful Death
The death of a pregnant woman while receiving emergency care has prompted the suspension of two Philadelphia paramedics after more than two months of investigations. That has some parties wondering whether the investigation revealed significant errors in procedure on the part of the paramedics. The incident occurred after paramedics responded to a 911 call. The […]
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 […]
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 […]
Worker Falls To Death In Empty Water Tower Near Philadelphia
Whenever a worker is injured on the job, it is always difficult to get back to work and often times, the family can suffer from the lost income. However, when a worker is unfortunately killed at the workplace, it does not take asking workplace injury lawyers in Philadelphia to know that both emotional and financial […]
Lawsuit Filed Over Philadelphia Construction Site Accident
A laborer has filed a lawsuit against multiple entities, including the City of Philadelphia, after a construction site accident involving a forklift collision with another vehicle resulted in several bone fractures. According to the filing, the man was operating a forklift at the location of a new downtown convention center when the forklift ran over […]
Philadelphia Motor Vehicle Accidents Spike During Holidays
The holiday season sends many individuals and families out onto the roadways to return home and/or visit family. Unfortunately, this increased activity can be perilous when many drivers are exhibiting aggressive behaviors or are inattentive to the risks present on roadways. According to AAA, 90 percent of holiday travelers will make their commutes via automobile, […]