Philadelphia’s frequent rainstorms and wet weather conditions often lead to more than just soggy shoes—they can create dangerous slip and fall hazards in entryways, sidewalks, and parking lots throughout the city. When businesses or property owners fail to address these hazards promptly, serious injuries can occur. Understanding how rain contributes to slip and fall accidents[…] Read More
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Bicyclist Killed by Dump Truck in Southwest Philly
Philadelphia police are investigating a crash that killed a bicyclist along Cobbs Creek Parkway Thursday morning. According to officials, the incident occurred about 8 a.m. when a Mack dump truck making a right turn onto 58th Street from eastbound Baltimore Avenue struck the cyclist, who was also traveling eastbound on Baltimore Avenue. Police say the[…] Read More
University of Delaware Student Killed, Eight Injured in Fleeing U-Haul Crash
On Tuesday, a University of Delaware student was killed and eight others injured after a stolen U-Haul truck struck both pedestrians and vehicles while fleeing police in downtown Newark. Officials said Newark police officers located the missing U-Haul parked in a lot on the 200 block of East Main Street around 4:30 p.m. The truck[…] Read More
What to Do Right After a Car Accident?
Car accidents can feel overwhelming—the initial shock, the adrenaline rush, the feeling of dread when you see the damage, and even the necessity of caring for any injuries can put anyone on their back foot. But if you know ahead of time what to do right after a car accident, you can equip yourself to[…] Read More
Delaware Teen Killed in Hit and Run
A 15-year-old girl was killed by a hit-and-run driver while crossing Maryland Avenue near Lower Oak Street in Wilmington. Surveillance video captured the fatal crash, which also showed the driver traveling at a high rate of speed on the wrong side of the street. She was transported to a nearby hospital, where she later died[…] Read More
Prescription Drugs and DUI
When most people think of impaired driving, they associate it with alcohol or illegal drugs. However, prescription medications can also affect a driver’s ability to operate a vehicle safely. Even when taken as directed, certain medications can cause drowsiness, slowed reaction times, and impaired judgment—all of which can increase the risk of serious car accidents.[…] Read More
Five Injured in Crash Involving Police Vehicle
On Sunday, a New Castle County police officer was involved in a crash near Christiana Road. The officer was traveling east along Route 273 when he was struck by a silver Kia Optima that crossed the grass median and struck the patrol vehicle. One adult and three children in the Kia were taken to area[…] Read More
Charter School Workers Charged With Abuse of 26 Students
Twenty workers at Chester Community Charter School (CCCS) are facing charges for allegedly physically abusing or failing to report the abuse of 26 children. The charges come after a two-month investigation and include multiple counts of conspiracy, simple assault, unlawful restraint, false imprisonment, endangering the welfare of a child, and failure to report endangering the[…] Read More
Drug Makers Seek Dismissal in Ozempic Case
Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly sought to dismiss claims that the companies deceived the medical community and consumers about the safety of weight loss medications, such as Ozempic. More than 1,300 cases are pending against the companies in multidistrict litigation (MDL) over the drug’s glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 Ras). That number is expected to[…] Read More
Were You Hit by a Distracted Driver?
If you are hit by a distracted driver, you will likely grapple with physical pain, emotional trauma, and financial strain for a significant amount of time—and the process of claiming the compensation that you need to cover your associated costs in Philadelphia can feel overwhelming. Our car accident lawyers at McCann Dillon Jaffe & Lamb,[…] Read More