Now that we are in the midst of summertime, when thoughts of snow and ice seem like things that are only present in distant worlds, it can be easy to forget about the hazards people face during the winter months. Western Pennsylvania, of course, can be a very dangerous place in the winter months due …
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Police arrest man in hit-and-run death of Penn Hills man
Accidents in the Pittsburgh area that occur in the early morning hours often involve may tend to involve drivers who have been drinking. A fatal hit-and-run that took place recently in Leetsdale may have been one of those occurrences. A man was arrested on charges including drunk driving after the fatal accident, which took place …
Read More >>Toxic Gas Exposure in Allegheny County
Recently, an Allegheny County dairy was evacuated due to an ammonia leak caused by repairs being made by a water company that resulted in a drop in pressure in the ammonia storage tank. In an effort to prevent the tank from exploding due to this drop in pressure, ammonia was released from the tank. As …
Read More >>Toyota could be liable for millions in sudden acceleration cases
Drivers in Pennsylvania have plenty of things to worry about when they’re on the road: distracted drivers, aggressive commercial drivers, motorcycles lurking in blind spots, and road construction. But one thing that many people don’t worry about, because they take it for granted, is the safety of their vehicle. Sure, many people might drive a …
Read More >>Tylenol updating label to include warnings about liver problems
When Pittsburgh residents think about potentially dangerous medications, it is likely that what comes to mind first are prescription drugs. After all, the most frequently mentioned addictions to medications are for things like painkillers or sedatives. While over-the-counter medications are generally weaker than drugs that require prescriptions, that does not mean that they are safe …
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