July 4th is the deadliest date annually on the nation’s highways, and accidents and injuries involving fireworks, cookouts and swimming abound – let’s be careful out there. On this July 4th holiday weekend we here at MyPhillyLawyer hope that you have a glorious time with family and friends as you remember our nation’s history, but…

What you need to know about construction work accidents and liability Just last week, another U.S. construction worker died when he was trapped in a 10-foot-deep trench that collapsed on him as he was helping to lay underground sewer pipes That incident, which occurred in Lancaster County, Pa., left a 27-year-old worker dead, according to…

There may be nothing more relaxing and refreshing than taking a dip in a swimming pool this summer, but pools can also be fraught with danger and liability if you are not careful. To remind parents, homeowners and families about the importance of pool safety across the Delaware Valley, MyPhillyLawyer attorney Dean I. Weitzman will…

The recent death of an infant in a stroller accident in Lancaster County reminds us that to prevent tragedies we need to keep abreast of recall notices for child care items from strollers to portable cribs. In a tragedy that cannot even be fathomed, a six-month-old Lancaster County baby died in late April after he…

With the summer swimming season now upon us across the Delaware Valley, MyPhillyLawyer attorney Dean I. Weitzman will appear on the “Talk Philly” program on KYW-TV3 at noon tomorrow to remind viewers about the importance of swimming pool safety. Weitzman will present pool safety tips to remind families of the importance of prevention when it…

What those liability disclaimers on the back of your ticket really mean If you’ve ever read the back of an admission ticket for a sporting event, including a baseball, hockey, football or basketball game, you’ve certainly seen all the legal disclaimers that say that you accept the risks of attending and don’t hold the team…