December 23, 2014

Fires or explosions around the holidays Fires or explosions around the holidays are common in Western Pennsylvania. Generally, however, the fires and explosions that occur around the holidays happen in peoples’ homes when they are cooking or having a party; but fires or explosions can happen anytime, anywhere, including office buildings, construction sites, and other types of businesses. On Sunday…

November 14, 2014

The variety of burn classifications For those who suffer a burn injury on a property located in Pennsylvania, it may be worthwhile to understand the severity of such an injury. While there are technically four burn degrees, most doctors use a chart that has three. Both classification charts are correct. A first degree burn is a burn that includes only…

November 7, 2014

Landlord may not have had smoke detectors, six dead in fire Landlords have a lawful duty to keep their tenants as safe as they can, to the best of their abilities, or else it may be a case of premises liability. One precaution that all landlords must take is the installation and maintenance of functional smoke detectors and fire alarms.…

October 27, 2014

October is Fire Safety Month October is Fire Safety Awareness Month. As the days get shorter and the nights get cooler, many of us in western PA are huddling around campfires and stacking wood in our hearths. Many forget, however, that the fire of the year is a potential hazard that could cost you your home and may even be…

October 21, 2014

Six people died in a house fire in McKeesport on Saturday We hear about all kinds of fires and all different reasons for what may have started them. Fires can be very devastating and can cause a family or a business to lose everything. They can spread quickly giving whoever or whatever may be trapped inside very little time to…

September 25, 2014

College student dies in off-campus fire A college sophomore in Pennsylvania was killed after a fire broke out in a two-and-a-half story building in Reading. The deceased man was reportedly in the basement of the student housing and unable to escape before succumbing to his injuries. Although firefighters were able to locate the man, he was found dead when they…

September 19, 2014

Your options following gas explosions Natural gas is one of the most common home energy sources in Pennsylvania. It heats your home and provides fuel to use for cooking your and heating water. However, it does have its risks; certain circumstances can lead to a gas explosion, potentially destroying a home. If this has happened to your home, it may…

August 7, 2014

Exploding oil tank injures worker in Pennsylvania According to Pennsylvania authorities, a 52-year-old man was injured on Aug. 5 after a crude oil tank exploded at a recycling company. The accident occurred in Bradford around 11:20 a.m. at Metalico Bradford Goodman Services when the man was attempting to cut through an oil tank with a gasoline-powered saw. Reports indicate that…

July 30, 2014

Propane tank explosion leaves Allegheny County woman burned With one more month left of summer people will try to get outside and grill as much as the weather allows. A lot of Americans will still continue to use propane gas grills even into the colder months. What a lot of people don’t think about is the safety behind using a…

July 16, 2014

Propane tank safety tips for your summertime barbecues With Independence Day now behind us, but still a good month and a half before Labor Day, propane safety should be on everyone’s minds. More than 75% of American households own and use propane gas grills at least once a month. Over the next few months, there will be countless Americans who…