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Why School Buses do not have Seat Belts

Posted on: January 12, 2017. Category: School Safety

After 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 also required for infants and toddlers to be in a car seat that is appropriate for their age and weight.With all the new safety requirements and mandates, you would...

8 Tips to Get Your Vehicle Ready for Winter

Posted on: January 12, 2017. Category: Safety

Winter in Pittsburgh can be brutal on vehicles. Freezing temperatures can wreak havoc on your engine and battery, while icy and snowy roads are dangerous hazards for even the most experienced drivers. Make sure you and your vehicle are prepared for wintry conditions. Here are eight things you can do to get your vehicle ready for winter in western Pennsylvania: Change your wiper blades: Make sure your wiper blades are ready to handle the snow, ice, mud, and...

W.A.T.C.H.’s Top Ten Unsafe Toys for Children Released

Posted on: December 6, 2016. Category: Product Liability, Safety

Before heading out to do your holiday shopping, you may want to do some research and make sure you are purchasing the safest toys for your loved ones. The consumer group, World Against Toys Causing Harm, also known as W.A.T.C.H, has released their list of the “10 worst toys” parents should look out for during their holiday shopping. These “10 worst toys” are unsafe due to their design and hazardous parts that could potentially...

Three Killed in Fiery Crash in North Versailles

Posted on: November 28, 2016. Category: Car Accidents, Motor Vehicle Accidents

On Thanksgiving Day, a young family was killed after their car was crashed into and burst into flames in North Versailles.The accident occurred at the intersection of Route 30 and Route 48 when a car being chased by police, ran a red light and crashed into the vehicle.The chase began after police pulled the vehicle over for making an illegal turn. They soon learned that he was driving without a license and had a warrant out for his arrest for a probation violation...

Bicyclist Struck and Killed in North Union Township

Posted on: November 10, 2016. Category: Bicycle Accidents

Around 10:30 a.m. Monday morning, a bicyclist was struck and killed. The accident happened on Connellsville Street in North Union Township. The bicyclist was struck by a pick-up truck who then fled the scene of the accident. Witnesses, including a nurse, stopped and tried to help the victim before emergency responders arrived. The bicyclist was then taken to Uniontown Hospital where he later died due to his extensive injuries. The suspect...

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