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toakes22
Apr 20, 20235 min read
Protecting Your Kids: PA Daycare Regulations
Daycare Centers play a crucial role in the lives of working parents who need a safe and nurturing environment for their children while...
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toakes22
Mar 28, 20232 min read
Broken Neck After Fall from Scissor Lyft at Philly Navy Yard: The Importance of Workplace Safety
A worker's fall from a scissor lift at Philadelphia Navy Yard highlights the importance of workplace safety and accountability.
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toakes22
Jun 17, 20222 min read
Inadequate Lighting Accidents: What You Need to Know
Accidents can happen when property owners fail to keep their premises adequately lit. Inadequate lighting can lead to serious injuries...
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toakes22
Oct 13, 20212 min read
Crashing Down: The Devastating Consequences of Building Collapses
Philadelphia is one of the oldest cities in America, but at the same time boasts a booming construction industry. Both are reasons for...
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toakes22
Feb 17, 20212 min read
Look Out Below: The Alarming Truth About Falling Object Accidents
Falling object accidents are a significant safety concern. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are more than 42,400...
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toakes22
Aug 13, 20202 min read
Playing with Fire: The Consequences of Inadequate Fire Safety
Property and business owners are required to proactively ensure that comprehensive fire safety standards are imposed to protect customers...
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toakes22
May 28, 20202 min read
Beware of the Dog: The Rising Trend of Dog Bites
A dog bite attack can be a traumatic experience that may cause severe and long-lasting injuries both physically and emotionally. In...
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toakes22
Apr 1, 20202 min read
A Shocking Reality: The Hidden Dangers of Electricity
We have become totally dependent electricity. While electricity has brought us many conveniences, it also can be life-threatening if not...
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toakes22
Mar 27, 20201 min read
Going Up? The Hidden Dangers of Elevators and Escalators
In the United States, incidents involving elevators and escalators kill approximately 30 people and seriously injure about 17,000 people...
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toakes22
Jan 24, 20202 min read
Slip/Trip & Falls: What You Need to Know
Slip/Trip and Fall Accidents happen when a dangerous condition of a property causes someone to fall and be injured. It may come as a...
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toakes22
Nov 8, 20192 min read
Unsafe Property: Navigating Premises Liability Lawsuits
Premises Liability (or Unsafe Property) lawsuits traditionally fall under general negligence principles. In every negligence case, you...
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toakes22
Jun 30, 20182 min read
Life After Amputation: Navigating Your Legal Rights and Coping with the Loss
Amputations are serious and life-altering injuries that can be caused by various accidents, medical conditions, and illnesses. Losing a...
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toakes22
Jun 7, 20183 min read
Maximizing Your Recovery: 5 Crucial Steps to Take After an Unsafe Property Accident
The Oakes Firm can help you at any point after you’ve been injured in a Premises Liability (Unsafe Property) accident. But there are...
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