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- Grass trimmer and hedge trimmer recalled
Apr 4, 2012
Lawn jockeys throughout the state of Pennsylvania should take note. A recall has been issued for grass and hedge trimmers manufactured in by Husqvarna Machinery Manufacturing Co. Ltd. This is second grass trimmer recall we have written about in the past month or so. The previous recall pertained to a defective product manufactured by Honda. This recall involves a total of 19,500 grass trimmers. An additional 6,500 hedge trimmers were also included in the recall...Read More - Many car accident deaths due to speed and aggressive driving
Apr 4, 2012
Everyday car accidents happen throughout the state of Pennsylvania. They are caused by a variety of things and have varying outcomes. In the worst cases they are fatal. While it may seem like every one turns around there is news of someone dying in a car accident, a recent report published by the Governors Highway Safety Association, compiling statistics through 2010, actually indicates that fatal car accidents have been on the decline. In fact, the...Read More - 5-year-old in crosswalk struck by distracted driver in Bridgeville
Apr 4, 2012
There are many reasons that cars are ultimately involved in accidents. One of the most common reasons these days is drivers who are not concentrating on driving. The distracted driving can be due to many things including using a hand held device such as a cell phone, applying makeup and eating or drinking while operating a motor vehicle. A cup of coffee is apparently at the root of a car accident involving a pedestrian that...Read More - Child safety locks for cabinets recalled after children unlocked them
Mar 30, 2012
People buy products everyday throughout the state of Pennsylvania assuming that the product will perform the way it is intended and not contain a defect. In some instances people rely on these items to keep them or their loved ones safe. An example of one of these items is a safety cabinet lock often used by parents when baby proofing a house to keep a young child safe. Cabinet locks such as these may be...Read More - Westinghouse Electric facing proposed OSHA fines
Mar 30, 2012
Everyday people go to work to make the money needed to pay for the things they need to get by. While some jobs are more dangerous than others, it is likely that few spend much time contemplating matters related to workplace safety. This is probably due at least in part to the existence of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. It aims to ensure safe workplaces and reduce work accidents in part through investigations. Pennsylvania...Read More - Ohio motorcyclist seriously injured after collision
Mar 30, 2012
This Wednesday, a 38-year-old Ohio man was ejected from his motorcycle when a car collided with him. The man was reportedly not wearing a helmet and was ejected about 20 feet into a grassy area upon contact with the car. An Ohio sheriff reported that the man suffered visible injury to his ankle when he was ejected from his motorcycle, but the damages are likely much more extensive from this motorcycle accident. While the sheriff...Read More - Bus driver dies after being struck by car in Shaler parking lot
Mar 30, 2012
For many drivers navigating a parking lot is a stressful proposition. Depending on the particular lot and the time of the day, it can feel chaotic. Though most drivers take their time and do what they can to be mindful of their surroundings, even the slightest distraction can cause a car accident with injuries to occur. This week a pedestrian died after she was struck by a car in a Shaler parking lot at a...Read More - Infant’s finger severed in nursing mistake
Mar 30, 2012
She was born so perfect, and they just cut off her finger," reports one visibly upset young mother as she recounts a nurse's mistake that resulted in the severing of half of the her infant daughter's left pinky finger. The scene that unfolded was one of chaos as the nurse ran out of the room screaming and the poor child "squirted blood everywhere." A scene a mother should never have to witness. Reportedly, the nurse...Read More - Man hits the same car multiple times in road rage incident
Mar 30, 2012
There are times when car accidents in the Pittsburgh area are inevitable. In these situations everyone on the road could be doing exactly what they are supposed to and still be involved in a crash. Other times however, collisions can be blamed on the negligent or sometimes just plain ridiculous behavior of a person behind the wheel of a car. Accidents that are the result of road-rage are examples of the latter. Earlier this week...Read More - Party attendee struck by car that leaves the scene
Mar 30, 2012
A Sweet 16 party turned sour for one teen who was a guest. While most party attendees hope to leave with a party favor, she left with a seriously injured leg. The injury occurred when the teenager was run over outside of the party, in the parking lot, by a vehicle that then left the scene. The young woman had been at the party that was taking place at the Blackridge Civic Association located in...Read More