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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 […]

Working with silica has always been a risky proposition, but a new government regulation will improve construction site safety. The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently unveiled the Occupational Exposure to Respirable Crystalline Silica Rule, which dramatically reduces the permissible silica exposure limit for construction workers. Under the proposal, employees may be exposed […]

Enabling cycling as a safe means of travel in Philadelphia is an important part of improving city life. Over the past several years, Philadelphia has worked to encourage healthier lifestyles by making it easier to bicycle. Nationally, about 40 percent of all daily trips people make are less than two miles from their homes. In […]