Fire Safety for the Home
A fire destroys the stability and security of your family’s home. It leaves families in financial and emotional distress. And it often results in injuries and sometimes deaths. More than 3,000 deaths occur as a result of fires every year. That means every day, on average, home fires kill seven people. Pennsylvania was among the…
Read MoreTop driving mistakes: Q&A with Attorney Tim Salvatore
Personal injury and wrongful death attorney Tim Salvatore sees many clients after they have been involved in car accidents. Too often, these car accidents are preventable. Lately Tim has been thinking about the topic as he is teaching his teenagers to drive. Below are some of his thoughts on the most common driving mistakes and…
Read MoreOn the field and on the court: What are symptoms of concussions?
Almost half a million kids are treated in the ER each year for traumatic brain injuries, including concussions, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. That’s enough to fill more than 5,000 of the nation’s largest school buses to capacity. Research shows that young children and teens are more likely to suffer a…
Read MoreTop 5 Workplace Injuries
According to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics (BSL), nearly 900 thousand non-fatal workplace injuries requiring days off occurred in 2019. The total number of non-fatal occupational injuries overall in 2019 nearly broke the 3 million mark. Although this marks a decrease in incidents compared to previous years, at KBG we know that those…
Read MorePennsylvania School Bus Laws: What Drivers & Parents Need to Know
As a new school year approaches, it seems like the right time for a refresher course on Pennsylvania school bus laws. According to PennDOT, each year, over 1.5 million students travel over 400 million miles of Pennsylvania roadways during the school year. That is a lot of roadway and potential for accidents. In the interest…
Read MoreWhy does it take so long to appeal veterans disability? Q&A with Attorney Nancy Mizerak
Social Security Disability attorney Nancy Mizerak represents disabled claimants in their appeals to the Office of Disability Adjudication and Review. We chatted with her about veterans disability and why the appeals process is forcing some vets to wait years for care and compensation. What is veterans disability? Veterans disability is a monthly, tax-free income for…
Read MoreCredit Based Insurance Scores: How Your Credit Can Affect Your Insurance Rates
You have a spotless driving record, so when you applied for car insurance, you were shocked to see that you were denied coverage because of your credit based insurance score. What does this mean, and how can you change it? What is a Credit Based Insurance Score? A credit based insurance score is similar to…
Read MoreDIY Tips for Safety
Summer is a popular time of the year to undertake lawnscaping, home renovations and improvements, and there has been a growing trend of homeowners completing these tasks themselves thanks to the DIY movement. Unfortunately, while DIY can be cheaper and more satisfying than hiring a professional, it also comes with safety risks that need to…
Read MorePlug into Electrical Safety
Electricity is such a necessary part of our everyday living that it’s easy to take for granted. Yet more than 140,000 electrical fires occur and nearly 400 people are electrocuted each year in the United States, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. We talked with Electrical Technology Instructor Bob Tressler of YTI Career…
Read MorePA Bicycle Laws: What You Need to Know to Avoid an Accident
June provides the perfect weather for cycling in Pennsylvania. With so many bike-friendly cities like Lancaster and York, bicycling is a great activity for the whole family. This year, cities across the Susquehanna Valley, like Harrisburg, are considering implementing Bike Share programs that will allow more Pennsylvanians access to the joys of cycling. However, with…
Read MoreSafety Tips for Private and Public Pools in York, PA, and Surrounding Areas
Safety Tips for Private and Public Pools in York, PA, and Surrounding Areas Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer for many families in the south central Pennsylvania area, and many choose to stay cool during the season by swimming in their own pool or by visiting one of the public pools in York,…
Read MoreThe Deadly Cost of Product Recalls
Takata just expanded their airbag recall to an astounding 34 million cars, or about one in seven cars in America. That officially makes it the largest recall in the US, but at 6 deaths and 100 injuries, it’s far from deadliest. Product recalls happen every day. Roughly 6.5 will happen today, in fact. There are…
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