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Last week, we wrote about the heartbreaking house fire that killed five family members of a well-known advertising executive on Christmas Day. Well, another tragic twist of the story has just been released. Officials told The Associated Press that the fire, which led to the needless death of three children and their grandparents, had ignited […]
Ex Nfl Players Blame League For Brain Injuries In Lawsuit
If you have ever been to a Philadelphia Eagles game, you know how hard some of the hits are out there on the field. Not surprisingly, many players end up hurt. But some players are alleging that brain injuries, in particular, leave lasting and severe consequences that they were never warned about. A suit filed against […]
House Fire Kills 5 Devastates Family Of Ad Exec
Each year, house fires devastate many families in Philadelphia and surrounding areas. Not only can a house fire take away all of a person’s belongings, it can also leave a person dead or with a serious burn injury. On Christmas morning, a tragic house fire in Stamford, Connecticut, left five people dead, including three children. […]
Two Tragic Accidents Involving Pennsylvania Teens Claim 8 Lives
This has been a tragic month for teenagers on Pennsylvania roads. Within two days at the beginning of December, eight young people were killed in motor vehicle accidents. Three of the car accident victims were siblings. The first of the two accidents occurred on the afternoon of Dec. 5 when five Oxford High School students […]
Study Despite Bans Texting While Driving Soars
Government efforts to rid the roads of it have been a futile effort. Drivers, primarily young ones, in Philadelphia and the rest of the country continue the dangerous habit of texting while driving, according to a survey by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Roughly half of the drivers in the United States admit to composing […]
Report Popular Instant Soups Pose Burn Risks For Kids
For those cold Philadelphia days, there’s nothing better than a hot cup of soup. However, a recent report revealed that certain instant soups can be dangerous and can cause a serious burn injury, especially involving children. Last week, an investigative report by National Public Radio uncovered the burn risks presented by some of the most popular […]
New Technology Aimed At Warning Drivers Of Black Ice
Over 80 percent of both men and women surveyed on the subject are in complete agreement that among the most difficult conditions for driving are inclement weather such as pouring rain and icy roads. Under such conditions, the stage is set for motor vehicle accidents. Statistics show that poor weather conditions on the road result […]
Teen Dies In Fatal Construction Site Accident
Undoubtedly, construction sites are dangerous places. This is why adhering to safety procedures and properly training all construction workers in safety protocol is of utmost importance. Any Pennsylvania construction company that fails to promote safety will be placing its workers in serious danger of work-related injuries and sometimes even wrongful death from a construction site […]
Are Overweight Kids Safe In Child Safety Seats
Even with today’s advanced technology available in automobiles, car accidents can be devastating, especially for children. In fact, motor vehicle accidents are the number one cause of injury and death among children in the United States. This is why it’s so important that parents follow laws and guidelines regarding child safety seats. Guidelines are set […]
New Psa To Warn Teens About Dangers Of Distracted Driving
Cellphones have revolutionized our day to day lives, but they can also seriously impair a person’s ability to safely operate a motor vehicle and cause numerous traffic collisions and injuries in Philadelphia each year. Yesterday, the U.S. Department of Transportation unveiled a new public service announcement titled “OMG” that educates teens on the dangers of […]
Goopy Mess Stops Cars In Tracks On Pennsylvania Turnpike
On Tuesday night, a tanker truck dropped gallons of sticky black muck on about a 40-mile stretch of the Pennsylvania Turnpike. It was reported that around 150 cars were disabled by the mess, which was attributed to a leaking valve that let driveway sealant flood the roadway. The incident occurred between New Castle and the […]
Pennsylvania Tackles Brain Injuries In Student Athletes
The governor of Pennsylvania recently signed into law a bill that will help prevent concussions during high school athletic events. The Safety in Youth Sports Act was signed into law on Nov. 9 by Gov. Tom Corbett. The law is said to help lower the occurrence of traumatic brain injuries in student athletes. Sadly, traumatic […]