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A disturbing trend is emerging on the streets of Philadelphia. According to law enforcement, 17 fatal pedestrian accidents involving walkers, joggers and bikers have already taken place in 2016, a 55 percent increase over the same time period last year. Philadelphia pedestrian accident lawyers and law enforcement officials believe distractions posed by cell phones are […]

A slip and fall accident can strike at any time – even the most seemingly-mundane situations.  This recently happened to a pedestrian who slipped and fell while walking at the Barclay Farms Office Pavilion in Cherry Hill, New Jersey.  The injured woman alleges that her slip and fall was a result of hazardous conditions in […]

On May 17, 2016, the government granted Google a patent for a new sticky adhesive technology that can be applied to the front end of a vehicle. This patents aims to reduce injury in the event that one of the company’s self-driving cars strikes a pedestrian, minimizing their chances of being flung into traffic or […]

For many Americans fireworks are an integral part of the summer experience, and are not restricted to use Independence Day alone; indeed, family reunions, weddings and even backyard barbecues have frequently become the scene of a fireworks display. Unfortunately, for those who are unaccustomed to dealing with explosives, these celebratory gatherings can result in personal […]

According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the national average of fatal injuries is higher in the construction industry than all other industries. OSHA estimates that 6.5 million people work at more than 250,000 construction sites around the country on a given day. In 2014, one in five fatal accidents was the result […]

People injured in a slip and fall accident can suffer serious personal injuries. When the slip and fall accident occurs because a property owner failed to clear debris, snow, or ice from their property, the victim may be entitled to compensation. Property owners who fail to take necessary precautions to ensure the safety of people […]

Nothing is quite as refreshing as plunging into a cool swimming pool on a hot summer day. In an instant, however, the resulting splash can cause an unsafe condition for passersby. Homeowners and property managers must remain vigilant about this danger and other hazards posed by their swimming pools, as premises liability laws may hold […]

On May 5, 2016, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) passed legislation imposing rules on e-cigarettes after nearly ten years of the product being available to consumers. Arguments on both sides regarding the health risks posed by e-cigarettes have been ongoing since the release of the product. Some argue that e-cigarettes will shift a younger generation […]

Despite advances in safety for construction workers across a variety of settings, those who must use elevating work platforms (MEWPs) and aerial work platforms (AWPs) to perform their job duties remain at risk. According to the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF), 68 workers died in 2015 while operating or working on a MEWP. Most of […]

New Jersey legislators are considering adopting statewide policies to regulate ride-hailing companies like Uber. According to officials, regulations are needed to protect the safety of passengers and to prevent taxi companies from going out of business. Proposed requirements for Uber drivers in New Jersey include background checks, fingerprinting, a Social Security number trace, and more. […]