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Hundreds of protestors filled the streets of Philadelphia recently to protest a practice they called dangerous to the environment and dangerous to workers. After meeting outside the gas industry conference being held at Philadelphia’s convention center, protestors began chanting phrases like “no fracking way” and “ban fracking now.” Many protestors highlighted the environmental dangers of […]
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Pennsylvania Food Worker Stabbed While On The Job
The National Constitution Center in Philadelphia may sound like a safe and classy place to work; however, this week a catering worker stabbed a co-worker in the leg after the two allegedly got into an argument while on the job. Police said that the stabbing occurred in the catering kitchen at about 3:30 a.m. and […]
Hit And Run Driver Arrested In Fatal Cherry Hill Ped Accident
Hit-and-run accidents are considered a serious crime in part because they prevent the accident victim from recovering damages from the negligent driver. A woman that is alleged to have caused a fatal hit-and-run pedestrian accident in the Philadelphia area has been arrested by police. During questioning by investigators, the woman allegedly admitted to causing the […]
Ambulance Squad Involved In Fatal Accident Denies Wrongdoing
A fatal auto accident involving a Philadelphia area ambulance squad has resulted in a $3 million dollar personal injury lawsuit being filed against the driver of the ambulance, the Philadelphia Volunteer Fire Department and Fort Drum, New York, which is the driver’s employer. According to the lawsuit, the ambulance from Fort Drum was waiting on […]
Philadelphia Ranked As One Of The Most Car Accident Prone Cities
In a recent study conducted by AllState insurance and published by The Street, Philadelphia was ranked the sixth most car accident-prone city in the United States. While this distinction is nothing to brag about, it does mean that residents of Philadelphia and the surrounding areas must know what to expect if they are involved in […]
Feds Call For Safety Review Of Philadelphia Duck Boat Operation
Early this month we reported that the tug boat operator involved in the fatal duck boat accident on the Delaware River in 2010 pleaded guilty to one count of criminal misconduct, and could face 10 years in prison. The accident caused the death of two people when the tug boat operator led a 250-foot barge […]
Pennsylvania Woman Injured In Megabus Accident Sues Company
A fatal bus accident that occurred as a Megabus headed to Toronto from Philadelphia in September of 2010 took a severe physical and mental toll on one woman, and she is now fighting in court for compensation. The woman, a 56-year-old from King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, filed a lawsuit against the bus company, Megabus Northeast […]
Minor Philadelphia Accident Ends In 13 Million Settlement
Sometimes motor vehicle accidents appear to be minor, but until the person sees a medical professional, there is no way to know how severe the injuries sustained in the accident really are. As one former Philadelphia police officer now knows, even a small accident can result in big damage. The 42-year-old police officer was on […]
Tug Boat Driver Pleads Guilty In Philadelphia Duck Boat Accident
We have discussed the tragic duck boat accident that caused the death of two people on the Delaware River just over a year ago several times on this blog. First, we discussed how the National Transportation Safety Board revealed that the accident was caused by a tug boat operator who was distracted by his cell […]
3 Philadelphia Construction Workers Injured In Accident
Construction is one of the most dangerous lines of work that exist today. Of course, closely following strict guidelines at construction sites ensures the safety of workers and passersby. However, all too often construction companies fail to adhere to these restrictions and people are hurt. Last week, three construction workers had to be rushed to […]
Car Crashes Through Philadelphia Burger King Injures 7
Imagine you are on your lunch break and in a rush. You stop in to the nearest fast food restaurant, order a burger and fries and sit down at an empty booth. Just as you reach for the last fry, a deafening sound of breaking glass and crunching metal surrounds you and you instinctively crouch […]
Philadelphia Duck Boats Closed Today To Honor Victims
The Philadelphia duck boat company Ride the Ducks will close today in remembrance of the tragedy that resulted in the death of two tourists on the Delaware River exactly a year ago. This decision comes less than three weeks after the National Transportation Safety Board revealed that the accident was caused by a tug boat […]