4moms, and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), have voluntarily recalled some self-installing car seats manufactured by 4moms. The recall affects model car seats manufactured between July 1, 2016 through October 31, 2016. The recall only affects approximately 2% of the car seats produced during that time. The recall was issued after a coupling … Read More »
Driving While Sick as Dangerous as Driving Under the Influence
Posted On: February 9, 2017 | Categorized as: Car Accidents, SafetyEveryone knows that driving under the influence of alcohol is not only illegal, it is also very dangerous and at times deadly. But a new study shows that driving while sick can also have the same effects on a driver as if they were drinking. An insurance company in Britain decided to test this this … Read More »
Changes to your Social Security Benefits in 2017
Posted On: January 12, 2017 | Categorized as: Social Security DisabilityIn 2017, Social Security Disability (SSD), Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Retirement recipients will see a slight increase in their monthly payments. Since there was an increase in the Consumer Price Index (CPI-W) from the third quarter of 2014 to the third quarter of 2016, Social Security payments will be increased. This is … 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 »
8 Tips to Get Your Vehicle Ready for Winter
Posted On: January 12, 2017 | Categorized as: SafetyWinter 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 … Read More »
