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How to Stay Safe as a Road Cyclist in Pittsburgh

Posted on: September 30, 2016. Category: Bicycle Accidents

Choosing to ride a bicycle rather than drive is a great way to stay in shape, cut down on gas costs, and help the environment. However, biking in Pittsburgh can be dangerous, especially if you are unfamiliar with Pennsylvania’s laws for cyclists. Before you or your family decide to bike across town, make sure you review these bicycle laws and a few general safety tips.

Important Pennsylvania Bicycle Laws

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Chrysler Recalls Nearly 2 Million Vehicles

Posted on: September 21, 2016. Category: Product Liability, Safety

Chrysler is recalling 1.9 million cars and SUVs due to defective seatbelts and airbags.

The defective seatbelts and airbags could possibly be linked to three deaths and five injuries at this time.

The defects are preventing airbags...

One Million Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Phones Recalled

Posted on: September 19, 2016. Category: Product Liability

Samsung has electively recalled one million phones now due to a serious fire and burn hazard. The recall affects all Samsung Galaxy Note 7 phones that were purchased before September 15, 2016. There have been 92 reports of batteries overheating in the Samsung phones. Of that 92, 26 of those reports involved individuals who sustained burns and 55 reports of property damage such as fires in vehicles. The sleek new design of the phone may be to...

Pittsburg driver implicated in fatal drunk driving crash

Posted on: September 12, 2016. Category: Car Accidents

Are self-driving cars equipped with computers, sensors and GPS really the best answer to driver negligence? The answer may be open to debate, but recent motor vehicle crash data provides a sobering perspective: human error is a causal factor in around 90 percent of traffic accidents....

Fatal Fayette County Accident

Posted on: September 12, 2016. Category: Car Accidents

A fatal car accident occurred in Fayette County when a vehicle crossed over the center line. Police believe speeding to be a contributing factor.

The accident occurred late on September 3^rd, when the driver of a vehicle traveling at high speeds lost control on Connellsville Street in North Union. Police reported...

Important Pennsylvania Bicycle Laws

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