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November 18, 2015

Philadelphia Taxicab Accidents

Taxi Accidents, Unlicensed Operators Raise Safety Concerns In Philadelphia, and in parts of New Jersey, thousands of taxis traverse the streets, 24 hours a day....
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October 16, 2015

Gas Well Explosion

In June 2015, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection announced its assessment of a $940 thousand fine against a Chevron subsidiary, stemming from a fatal...
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October 6, 2015

Train Accidents and Speed Controls

If you commute by train, you may need to find another way to get to the office next year. December 31, 2015, is the deadline...
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October 2, 2015

Ride The Ducks Wrongful Death

In Philadelphia, tourists can take a sightseeing trip aboard an oddly shaped amphibious vehicle called a Duck. Ride The Ducks has locations in Philly, three...
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September 27, 2015

National Chimney Safety Week

Chimney fires can be sudden and explosive, or long-lasting smoldering fires that either burn out or seep through masonry to ignite a home’s wood frame....
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August 24, 2015

Legionnaire’s Disease: The Preventable Illness

In July, a West Chester University employee tested positive for Legionnaire’s disease, a severe form of pneumonia caused by legionella bacteria. A subsequent investigation found...
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March 31, 2015

Time limits on asbestos claims

Once, asbestos was a substance commonly encountered in a wide range of occupations. It was used to insulate pipes and boilers; as fireproofing; in ship...
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October 22, 2014

Lawsuit Against Hospital Confidentially Settled; Will Cover Future Medical Bills and Surgeries

Attorney Sternberg recently settled a medical malpractice lawsuit on behalf of a hospital patient who suffered significant burns from an IV infiltration which resulting in...
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September 10, 2014

Philadelphia Residents Most Likely to be Injured by Falling

It may be impossible to predict the exact circumstance that can cause someone to get hurt and pursue a personal injury lawsuit. But as they...
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July 14, 2014

Which Cars are Least Likely to Have Auto Accidents?

Our attorneys were intrigued to learn recently that bigger vehicles are not necessarily better when it comes to avoiding auto accidents on Philadelphia's traffic-clogged streets....
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May 28, 2014

Partner named to Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list for 2014

Wapner Newman congratulates partners, Marc G. Brecher and Steven G. Wigrizer for being named to the 2014 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list. This is the 10th...
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May 28, 2014

Wapner Newman Attorneys named to 2014 Rising Star List

Wapner Newman congratulates partner Adam S. Getson and associate Samuel A. Anyan, Jr. on their inclusion on the Pennsylvania Rising Star list produced by The...
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April 22, 2014

When You Need a New Jersey Accident Attorney

In the United States, there are millions of car accidents annually.  To most people, your auto accident is more than just a number. You are...
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March 28, 2014

Painful Crash Questions Raised By Huge GM Recall

With the early February 2014 General Motors recall of 778,000 vehicles in the United States and Canada, a number of painful questions have been raised...
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December 22, 2013

Types of Spinal Cord Injury

Injuries to the spinal cord are among the most severe one can sustain in an accident. If you have suffered a spinal cord injury, the...
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