Every day there are forty-six deaths in the United States attributable to a prescription overdose. In 2011 alone, 16,917 overdose deaths involved opioid pain relievers, with 31% of the deaths including benzodiazepine sedatives as well (CDC WONDER, unpublished data,...
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Should I Stop & Render Aid to Accident Victims?
We have all done it. We see someone who has had an accident and needs help. We stop and offer assistance. Do we have to stop and render aid? Can we get into any trouble if we do not? What if we stop and render aid and do something wrong? If you actually...
The Three Most Common Car Accident Injuries
One in every 46 Nebraska drivers will be involved in an automobile accident each year, according to the Nebraska Department of Highway Safety. The most common automobile accident injury is neck strain, commonly referred to as “whiplash”. Neck strain injuries often...
Severe Bleeding Risk Linked to Xarelto
One of the newest blood thinners on the market, Xarelto, has been added to the list of drugs with dangerous side effects. Xarelto was approved in 2011 as a potentially safer alternative to Warfarin, as Xarelto does not require regular blood monitoring or frequent...
Making Summer Safer with Water Safety Tips
The holiday weekend brings friends, family and fun. This summer as you and your family resume swimming and other water sports, remember to be safe. Set water safety rules for your family and make sure you pay attention to weather conditions and forecast. When jumping...
Firework Safety for Independence Day
The Fourth of July means many things to America, the most important of which is an opportunity to celebrate the freedom we celebrate in this country. It is a time for family, friends and fun. It can also be a dangerous time for children and adults. Over 550...
Can Child Car Heatstroke Deaths be Prevented?
It is being called an epidemic. Some people say they do not understand how any parent could leave a child in a hot car, for minutes or hours at a time, while other parents, such as Sunny Hostin, Legal Analyst from CNN, are coming forward to admit that yes,...
What to Do After an Automobile Accident
It happens in a second, often without warning. It can be a short term inconvenience or a life altering event. Most of us have been involved in some sort of automobile accident in our life. Even if you are the most careful driver operating a vehicle with a high...
Tracy Morgan and James “Jimmy Mack” McNair: Another Tragedy Caused by Lack of Sleep?
This weekend brought yet another tragedy caused by a truck driver who hadn’t slept for more than 24 hours prior to the accident. Although the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMSCA) requires truck drivers to take breaks from driving in their...
Summer Road Trips: Are your tires safe?
Summer is here and it is time to plan the family vacation. When we learn to drive a car, we learn basic vehicle safety. We are told to check the oil, kick the tires and make sure our fluid levels are steady. But what about what we cannot easily see? A vehicle’s...