Fall brings many recreational activities such as football, trips to the pumpkin patch, hayrack rides and, of course, Halloween. As a child growing up in a small Nebraska town in the late 70s and early 80s, Halloween was fun and fairly safe. The worst we had to worry...
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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...
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...
Iowa Department of Transportation Proposes Regulation of Traffic Cameras
If you are operating a motor vehicle in the State of Iowa, you know speeds are carefully monitored. Last week, the Iowa Department of Transportation published new rules requiring cities and counties to provide proof there’s a critical safety concern at a specific...
Hunting Safety Prevents Tragic Accidents
The fall season brings many fun activities including football games, Halloween and, of course, hunting season. In Nebraska, big game hunting seasons begin in late August and continue through the end of January. Whether you prefer to hunt with a bow and arrow or...
Cycle Gear Motorcycle Helmets Recalled
Cycle Gear is recalling certain Street & Steel brand Big Bore model motorcycle helmets, sizes Extra Small and Small. These helmets were manufactured in December of 2012. The recall deals with the failure of the helmets to comply with dwell time...
Is That 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 that we simply have...
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 implant’s...
Granuflo/Naturalyte Litigation Demonstrate Potentially Devastating Effects for Patients of Dialysis
On March 29, 2012, the United States Food & Drug Administration (FDA) issued a Class 1 recall of a popular dialysis drug called GranuFlo, along with its sister drug Naturalyte. According to the recall, these products can lead to “a high serum bicarbonate level in...
Nebraska Lawsuits Emerge from Cyclospora Outbreaks
The second lawsuit has now been filed in Nebraska stemming from a multi-state Cyclospora outbreak from salad mix served at Olive Garden Restaurants. The lawsuit was filed in Lancaster County, Nebraska on behalf of a pregnant mother-to-be who dined at Olive Garden in...