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CDC Reports Fewer Children Dying in Car Crashes

The U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention has released a new study showing death rates of children in car crashes fell by 43 percent from 2002 to 2011. Even more death could be prevented with use of adequate safety measures. The study showed that…

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 26 Feb 2014

Do Side Air Bags Pose a Risk to My Children?

Front air bags have been required in all passenger cars since 1998. Since that time, automakers have capitalized on the safety of adding side-impact air bags as a selling point. Are side impact air bags really necessary? Side impact air bags offer protection from fast-moving…

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 31 Jan 2014

Can I Protect My Parents from Elder Abuse and Nursing Home Negligence?

As our parents begin to age, we are reminded of our responsibility to protect them. Elderly persons are at risk for bullying, being taken advantage of financially through scams, falls, and even neglect by those to whom we entrust their care. We see them become…

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 17 Jan 2014

2013 Brings Over 190 Fatal Accidents to Nebraska Roads

On December 20, 2013, the Nebraska Department of Roads released its monthly report for November 2013 regarding traffic fatalities. During the month of November, twelve persons were killed in traffic crashes on Nebraska’s roadways in a total of ten crashes. Seven of the eleven vehicle…

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 7 Jan 2014

Is that Toy Safe for my Child?

Each Christmas season, we feel the excitement of the season as the tree goes up, the decorations come out and the new toys of the season are introduced. As parents, safety in choosing which toys to purchase is just as important as purchasing the newest,…

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 17 Dec 2013

Distracted Driving Deaths an Increasing Problem in America

Over the past few years, the dangers of distracted driving have become more well-known. According to a University of Nebraska Medical Center study, the national number of pedestrians being killed as a result of distracted driving has suffered an almost 50 percent increase, from 344…

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 22 Nov 2013

Winter Weather Awareness Day: Are you prepared?

November 7, 2013 has been declared Winter Weather Awareness Day for the State of Nebraska. This is the day to concentrate on preparing for winter weather. In Nebraska, a major winter storm can last for several days and can include, snow, high winds, freezing rain,…

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 6 Nov 2013

Elderly Drivers: How old is TOO old to be behind the wheel?

As we grow older, we become more aware of our own mortality and that of our parents. As we watch them age, we start to notice the little changes, such as forgetting where they left their glasses or keys and then the bigger changes such…

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 28 Oct 2013

Nebraska Dog Bites Fall Under Strict Liability Statute

They are man’s best friend. They don’t know evil or jealousy or discontent. Although the majority of time dogs are docile and friendly, they sometimes can be dangerous. Dogs can be aggressive, sometimes lacking malicious intent, but causing serious injury or death nonetheless. In Nebraska,…

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 16 Oct 2013

Lawyers Against Hunger

Inserra & Kelley will again be hosting the Lawyers Against Hunger turkey giveaway to support our community. This year’s event will take place on November 26, 2013 between 2:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. in the No Frills Supermarket parking lot located at 50th & G…

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 11 Oct 2013

Is the School Bus Safe for My Child?

As parents, we want our children to be as safe as possible when we send them off to school. Twenty years ago, we could assume our children were safe not only getting to school but in school. Unfortunately, there are many aspects of school safety…

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 19 Sep 2013

FDA Recalls Stryker Spine OASYS Midline Occiput Plate

The United States Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a Class 1 Recall on the Stryker Spine OASYS Midline Occiput Plate, used as an implant in spinal surgeries. The recall was issued as a result of reported fractures of the pin that connects the…

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 10 Sep 2013