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What is the first thing you think about when you hear of a dog bite or attack? It is not something that most of us think about often or expect, but we want you to know that it can happen to anyone. It seems like we are hearing more and more stories like this one, where a Pennsylvania mother and her 13-month-old baby were attacked by a dog while walking down the street. In that case, not even a neighbor could stop the dog. Luckily, a passing motorist pulled over and

Choosing to walk is a great choice overtaking a car or taking a taxi, uber, or Lyft. By choosing to walk you are not only saving yourself money but you are also saving the environment by having one less car on the road. Walking also keeps you healthy. Many studies have linked walking 30 minutes a day to better heart and weight health. Young people walking are typically walking because that is their only choice. Teens choose to walk to and from school because they would rather not take the

Children, as we know, are the most vulnerable of our population. Parents and close family members do all they can to ensure that their children are protected at all times. This includes when their children are around animals. Yet, people get really comfortable around animals and sometimes even too comfortable with animals that they aren’t familiar with. Children are at a higher risk of serious injuries or fatalities than adults. Children who are under the age of 15 make up for 60% of those who are bitten by dogs. Children from ages

Stop for a minute and think about all the places you go during the week: Your kids’ school The playground Grocery stores The bank Pharmacy Your office The library When you go somewhere, the last thing you expect is to encounter an unsafe situation that will cause you or your family harm. You expect that the property owners or the people in charge of a location will maintain a safe environment. If you do get injured, does that mean you will be able to collect a settlement? Maybe, but it

A recent crash with a Port Authority of Allegheny County bus in Pittsburgh left three people with minor injuries. While we are grateful that nobody sustained major injuries, we know that there will still be an investigation to figure out what happened and which party was negligent. The bus was traveling along Penn Avenue when the crash with a private car occurred. Two people from the bus and one person from the car were taken to the hospital. When there is a “bus vs. auto accident”, the results are often much worse. While you

When you consider how many places you go on a daily basis, it really is amazing how many people’s hands you put your safety in. If you go to the park with your kids, you trust that their maintenance team keeps the swings and other playground equipment well-maintained. When you get out of your car, your trust that the parking lot you have to walk across is even and there are no broken curbs. At the grocery store, we can be sure that the shelves and store displays are sturdy