When is a product recall not a recall? To some critics, when the company behind the defective product calls it a “repair program.” Readers may have heard that discount furniture chain Ikea announced a massive “repair program” for its Malm line of dressers. The company and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said the dressers …
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Pittsburgh-area driver has ‘medical episode’ hits 3 pedestrians
There are health emergencies that strike without warning, rendering you unconscious or helpless, possibly fighting for your life. Events like strokes and seizures don’t always wait for a convenient time, and sometimes a person driving down the road can suddenly experience a medical incident that causes him or her to lose control. It appears that …
Read More >>Share the Road with Motorcycles
Now that the weather is warming up, you will begin to see an increase in motorcycles on the road, sadly you will see an increase in motorcycle accidents as well. In 2015 there were a reported 3,400 motorcycle accidents in Pennsylvania; 179 of those accidents were fatal. When a motorcyclist is involved in an …
Read More >>What to do after your child is hurt by a defective product
Besides teaching children proper behavior and providing them love, stability and support, a parent’s most important job is to keep them safe. Children, new to the world, have to be taught boundaries. And because of their size, they must occasionally be physically rescued from peril. Unfortunately, even products designed for children can be unsafe. Especially …
Read More >>When Should I Apply for Social Security Disability Benefits?
If you feel you are unable to work due to a physical or mental disability, know that you have options. The Social Security Administration provides benefits to those who cannot work due to their disabling conditions. If you have been contemplating applying for these benefits the time to apply is now. You should apply for …
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