A 6-year-old boy was hit by a school bus in Lawrenceville on Nov. 30, receiving non-life-threatening injuries. An article in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette noted that the incident occurred after the boy ran in front of the moving bus.Crashes between cars and pedestrians...
If you suffer a concussion, such as in a car accident or slip and fall, you're sure to experience a variety of symptoms. While it's your hope that these go away sooner rather than later, there's no way of knowing the impact the injury will have on the rest of your...
All drivers, regardless of experience, age or skill, have one thing in common: they must keep their eyes on the road. Any distraction can turn a routine stop at an intersection into a catastrophic injury, but soon drivers may have a new tool to keep them safe.A new...
Icy roads can make it difficult to safely reach your destination during the winter months. Even though road crews do their part in keeping roads clear, this isn't always good enough.Here are some tips for driving safely on icy roads:Slow down: There is nothing more...
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a major public health problem, and a study earlier this year linked it to another major public health problem - suicide.Citing 2010 statistics, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported nearly 2.5 million Americans...
Fall in Pittsburgh is a beautiful time of the year. The leaves change, the weather cools off and many people spend additional time outdoors.If you find yourself on the road during this time of the year, you need to take special caution to avoid trouble. Here are four...