Six students were struck by a vehicle while walking home from school in the Upper Hill District. Four of the students were on the sidewalk while the other two were on the road. The students were struck by a teenage girl driving a black Chrysler 300. Her and the male passenger fled the scene of … Read More »
School Bus Safety
Posted On: August 12, 2018 | Categorized as: School SafetyWith the beginning of the 2018 school year approaching, it is more important than ever for students, bus drivers and other motorists to be alert and cautious while on the road. To ensure the safety of our students, drivers should know Pennsylvania’s School Bus Stopping Laws. According to Just Drive PA, Pennsylvania’s School Bus Stopping … Read More »
Child Suffers Burns after Using Crayola Bathtub Fingerpaint Soap.
Posted On: February 15, 2018 | Categorized as: Personal Injury, Safety, School SafetyA pediatrician is warning consumers of the potential dangers of the Crayola Bathtub Fingerpaint Soap after one of their patients suffered a chemical burn after using it. The pediatric group posted a warning on Facebook after seeing a patient with severe burns and several layers of skin lost due to the fingerpaint soap. The group says … Read More »
Rising temperatures pose dangers for playgrounds
Posted On: May 18, 2017 | Categorized as: News, Safety, School SafetyIt is important that playgrounds are properly maintained for children. New technology and advancements have been put in place to try and make playgrounds even safer for children; however, some products may present new risks. New rubber playground surfaces are replacing concrete or mulch. These rubber surfaces are designed to cushion a child’s fall and … Read More »
Why School Buses do not have Seat Belts
Posted On: January 12, 2017 | Categorized as: School SafetyAfter seeing tragic school bus accidents like we did in 2016, a question that comes to many parents’ minds is: Why doesn’t my child’s school bus have seat belts? It is now required in all states to wear seat belts while in a car whether you are driving or you are a passenger. It is … Read More »
