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Every occupation has its unique injury risks. Some positions and fields are at a greater risk of work-related injuries than others, but none are completely devoid of injury risks. As an employee, it is in your best interest to educate yourself about the specific injury risks of your job and how you can avoid them. […]

As most working people know, if you are injured on the job, you can file a Workers’ Compensation claim to receive compensation for your medical bills and your lost wages while you are out of work to recover after a workplace accident. However, filing a lawsuit for a construction accident may be another option. If […]

Halloween is a fun and festive time for the entire family. Parties, parades, and trick-or-treating make for some of our most-cherished childhood memories. At DiTomaso Law, we offer a few simple safety tips to ensure that Halloween is accident-free and enjoyable. South Jersey Personal Injury Lawyers at DiTomaso Law Advocate for Accident Victims If you […]

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, […]

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. […]

Last week, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced that automatic braking systems (ABS) for all passenger cars will be mandated as of 2022. Every year there are about 1.7 million rear-end crashes in the U.S., resulting in over 200 fatalities, 400,000 injuries and costing $47 billion dollars. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), […]

Construction is an occupation wherein workers face inherently dangerous conditions. Thus, as a matter of public policy, state and federal laws have been drafted by legislators to promote safety for construction workers. This means that there is almost always a legal avenue that an injured construction worker can take. These legal options generally include compensation […]

The Northeast Regional Train 188, heading to New York from Washington, D.C., crashed in the Port Richmond section of Philadelphia Tuesday night shortly after 9:00pm. As of 9:00am Wednesday morning, six people have been confirmed dead, 10 are in critical condition and dozens more were injured. Federal investigators are on the scene to determine the […]

Personal injury claims can occur when someone is physically or emotionally injured through the carelessness, negligence, recklessness or intentional actions of another. Under the law, the injured party may be entitled to compensation for damages including lost wages, future pay, medical bills, and pain and suffering as a result of an accident. These injuries can […]