Success Is Not Always What It Seems
It was at 9800 feet—above the clouds—that I first began to cramp. My climbing companions and I had climbed from the Paradise Ranger station at 5500 feet of elevation on the southeast flank of Mt. Rainier in unusually sunny and warm conditions for June. We had covered the roughly 4000 vertical feet and 5 miles […]
Fly Eagles Fly
How can Locks Law Firm celebrate the appearance of the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LII given that we have been battling against the NFL in the concussion litigation for over six years? Quite easily and joyously! Yes, the conduct of the National Football League in failing to protect its players from the risks of […]
What Do I Do If I Am Involved In A Forklift Accident?
What Do I Do If I Am Involved In A Forklift Accident? According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), forklift accidents account for more than 96,000 injuries every year. Of those accidents, 85 resulted in a fatality and 34,900 caused serious injuries, such as broken bones and amputations. With over 855,000 forklifts in […]
Riding Mower Tractor Rollover Hazards (Part III)
In previous blog entries on this subject, we have discussed the general nature of the hazard of lawn tractor rollovers and some of the statistics that have been compiled concerning them. We also have addressed the industry history of Rollover Protection Systems (ROPS) and its’ near 100% effectiveness in preventing death. We have also discussed […]
Update on PA surveillance video
Surveillance videos can make or break a case. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court issued an important opinion on access to police dash-cam videos, or motor vehicle recordings (MVRs), on June 20, 2017 in Pennsylvania State Police v. Grove, 161 A.3d 877 (Pa., 2017). Grove was the subject of a prior blog. Since Grove, there have been […]
Trump Administration Attempts to Ban Words it Deems Dangerous
In a classic attempt at restraining the speech of critical government agencies, the Trump Administration last week advised employees of the Department of Health and Human Resources (HHS) to avoid certain words when preparing budget requests. The words the Trump Administration seeks to ban are “vulnerable” “diversity” and “entitlement.” Bad enough one agency was the […]
Why I Voted
Today is Election Day. November 7th, 2017. And I have a very different feeling this election day than previous election days. I feel as though this political climate paired with current events has left Americans feeling 2 ways: These things are not mutually exclusive, and more often than not they are paired. It is not […]
The Heart Of A Plaintiff’s Personal Injury Lawyer
Early into my days here at Locks Law, I began to wonder. How is it that these attorneys are successful when each of them are unique in personality? Affable, Intense, Inquisitive, Well-Versed, Precise, Tough, Assertive, Aggressive, Ambitious, Bold, Energetic, Hard-Working. These are some of the quality characteristics you will find in the attorneys at Locks […]
Pro Bono Work and the Impact on the Attorney, Law Firm and Community
“Whatever community organization, whether it’s a women’s organization, or fighting for racial justice … you will get satisfaction out of doing something to give back to the community that you never get in any other way.” — Ruth Bader Ginsburg The benefits of pro bono work are numerous. Pro bono work provides an opportunity for […]
LOCKS LAW FIRM ATTORNEY JAMES BARRY NAMED TO THE NATIONAL TRIAL LAWYERS “TOP 40 UNDER 40” LIST
Congratulations to associate James Barry who was selected as a “Top 40 under 40” attorney by the National Trial Lawyers. Mr. Barry focuses his practice on complex litigation including class actions and mass torts, and has appeared regularly in State and Federal Courts on behalf of consumers and workers. Mr. Barry has also been before […]
I remember the day I became a New Yorker.
I remember the day I became a New Yorker. It was not the day in 1991 when I landed at JFK Airport setting foot on American soil for the first time, a 21 year old Irish law graduate seeking adventure. It was not the day in 1994 when I moved, lock, stock and barrel, from […]
Commuter Train Collision
On August 22, 2017, shortly after midnight, a train pulling into the 69th Street Terminal Center in Upper Darby, PA collided with an unoccupied train car, resulting in approximately 42 injuries. All injuries have been reported to be non life threatening and the incident is currently still under investigation. This incident, the tragic Amtrak accident […]