Pennsylvania Bus Driver Kills 1, Injures Multiple

A Pennsylvania school bus driver is linked to more than one fatal accident. Bus driver Frederick Poust III was allegedly caught on film by on-board video surveillance driving recklessly through stop signs while in route to Perkiomen Valley Middle School West. Reporters allege sleep deprivation led to his negligent behavior. Poust reportedly collided with a… Read more

Kansas City, KS School Bus Hits and Kills Third-Grade Student

Elementary school kids in Kansas City, KS mourn the loss of a 9-year-old schoolmate who was hit and killed by a school bus March 4, 2010. The bus driver allegedly lost control and killed third-grader Patience N. Cary while she awaited the bus at her morning pick-up spot. Students told reporters the bus driver called… Read more

Holiday Decorations Result in Injuries

The months of November and December bring families, across the nation, holiday cheer. Sadly, however, along with festivities and holiday decorations comes an increase in accidents, falls and serious injuries. In fact, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) released an article titled, “Do’s and Don’ts” of Holiday Decorating in December 2008, urging individuals and… Read more

2.1 Million Cribs Recalled Due to Entrapment and Suffocation Injuries

A massive crib recall was issued Nov. 24, 2009 due to a manufacturing defect that could cause infant entrapment and suffocation injuries. The crib recall involves more than 2.1 million Stork Craft drop-side cribs, including more than 145,000 Stork Craft drop-side cribs with a Fisher Price logo. Stork Craft Manufacturing, Inc., is based in British… Read more

Maclaren Recalls Strollers Due to Finger Amputation Injuries

Nearly 1 million Maclaren strollers were recalled Nov. 9, 2009 following 15 reports of serious injuries. The stroller recall is based on a manufacturing defect that may result in finger amputation. To date, there have been 15 injuries reported, 12 involving finger amputation. The injured children were reported to have put their fingers in the… Read more

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