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Accidents are all too common and have increased in recent years. As jobs become more demanding, the rate of workplace accidents continues to rise. Every day, more workers are victimized by cutbacks and negligent workplace practices. For this reason, it is important for a worker to be aware of particularly pressing statistics regarding workplace accidents. […]

As we age, many of us experience reduced vision and mobility. These are often accompanied by reduced muscle tone, decreased strength, and a limited sense of balance. These issues put older Americans at a greater risk of falling and suffering severe injuries. Cherry Hill slip and fall lawyers report that many of these accidents are […]

A Pennsylvania couple recently filed a complaint against Wal-Mart Stores after the wife slipped and fell in a local store. They are seeking damages in excess of $75,000. Businesses that are open to the public are obligated by law to keep customers “reasonably” safe. Philadelphia slip and fall accident lawyers report that when a patron […]

Forklifts account for 10 percent of all physical injuries in the workplace. These heavy duty industrial trucks are responsible for 85 fatal work accidents every year. However, The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) predicts that 70 percent of workplace injuries could be prevented if employers implemented stricter training. At DiTomaso Law, our Philadelphia construction […]

Cities across the country are facing a growing problem: how to safely accommodate streetcars and cyclists on busy streets? Streetcar tracks pose as dangers to cyclists and other pedestrians, as they catch shoes and tires in their grooves and become especially slippery when wet. Commuters that opt to travel by bicycle are suffering from potentially […]

Despite multiple levels of protection to ensure the safety of American road workers, 56 individuals were fatally injured in 2014 while working to fix our roadways, highways, and interstates. Distracted drivers, drivers who are intoxicated, and speeding drivers pose the most serious risks to those working on busy highways. With an average speed limit of […]

Slip and fall accidents are a leading cause of injury and fatality in the United States, second only to injuries sustained in motor vehicle accidents. Cherry Hill slip and fall accident lawyers report that when a person pursues compensation for their injuries, the slipperiness of the surface can be quantified by a ration called the […]

For city bikers, sharing the streets with cars can be dangerous. In 2014, there were 551 bicycle accidents in Philadelphia alone. Bicycle lanes and legislation help, but accidents will always be a concern. However, one initiative which may help reduce the rate of bicycle accidents in Philadelphia would be car-free open street events, allowing bicyclists, […]

Across the country, there are countless jobs that are inherently dangerous for workers. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that in 2014, 87 people lost their lives in work-related accidents in New Jersey, which is three out of every 100 full-time workers. The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development compiled a list […]

SEPTA recently announced a plan to assume a regular Regional Train schedule this fall. This return to a full schedule is the culmination of an effort to replace cracked equalizer beams in nearly 120 rail cars. The cracks, discovered by a SEPTA inspector, are the result of design flaws in a specific part and could […]