Entries by Mikala Harden

Head Injury Cognitive Tests Approved by FDA

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved testing devices for evaluating head injuries with two different computer program cognitive tests.  The Immediate Post-Concussion Assessment is one of the tests and the other is the Cognitive Testing (ImPACT) and ImPACT Pediatric.  The pediatric version is for those falling between the ages of five to eleven […]

Do Not Forget Your Bicycle Helmet

It’s bicycle riding weather and with the increase in this activity comes the increase in head injuries.  Experts want people to know they can prevent severe head injuries by wearing bicycle helmets, so although the helmet cannot prevent an accident in the first place, it can save the rider from facial injuries, traumatic brain injuries, […]

The Latest Auto Recalls

It seems we cannot go long without the need to let our readership know about further automobile recalls.  There’s a slew of new recalls out this August, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).  Bentley Motors, Inc. has recalled 2007 to 2009 Continental Flying Spur models due to the possibility the sunroof glass […]

McDonald’s Recall of Happy Meal Fitness Trackers

Happy Meals at McDonald’s are not so happy after the fast food giant had to issue a recall of its Step-It activity tracker wristbands.  This was after McDonald’s received over 70 claims of problems with the bands.  There were reports of skin irritations, blisters, and burns with children wearing the bands and McDonald’s decided to […]

Jeep Gear Shift Problem and the Loss of Actor Anton Yelchin

Back in April of 2016 Inserra & Kelley reached out to its readership to warn that Fiat Chrysler announced a recall of 1.1 million vehicles throughout the world because of a gear shift design causing driver confusion over what gear vehicles are in. As said, even though vehicles have two reminders in place for safety, […]

Tragedy Speaks to it NEVER Being Safe to Walk on Railroad Bridges

Inserra & Kelley is saddened to bring its readership yet more tragic news due to another accident that may have likely been prevented.  This story speaks of an ill-timed choice that led to serious injury, as well as the death of a young man now known to his community as a hero.  On August 1, […]

Distracted Driving and the Family of 5 Tragedy in Nebraska

Inserra & Kelley has been on a mission of getting the word out that distracted driving is the biggest danger on the roads in modern society.  Unfortunately, a stark reminder of this came with news this week of a tragedy in Western Nebraska on Interstate 80 in which a distracted over-the-road truck driver caused a […]

Energy Drink Dangers

Once again a terrible tragedy warns consumers of the dangers that come with popular energy drinks prolific in today’s market.  A 16 year old girl lost her life while away from home on a fun trip to Mexico where she hydrated herself with energy drinks instead of water while being active on the beach.  The […]

Toyota Recall – Air Bags and Emissions Control

has issued a global recall of 3.37 million vehicles due to problems with air bags and with emissions control units.  2.87 million of the vehicles could have defects with the emissions controls and 1.43 million have defects with the air bag deflators.  There are around 930,000 of these vehicles that could have problems with both […]

Unsecured Loads Especially Dangerous for Motorcyclists

Secure those loads out on the roads to avoid a scary scenario like shown in the video here.  In Minnesota, on Interstate 94, an unsecured load became unsecured, causing it to fly off a sports utility vehicle to strike a motorcyclist.  Such as accident can certainly be dangerous hitting any fellow driver out on the […]