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• Girl on Roller Blades Not Responsible for Bicycle Accident

  Shannon Weidemann | March 13, 2007 2:26 PM | 0 CommentsCouncil Bluffs, IA

  A fertility doctor sued a young girl the he blamed for causing a bicycle accident. The girl was on roller blades and the doctor was on the bicycle. The jury found that the girl was not responsible and was probably startled when the doctor rode on his bicycle up behind her, rang his bell and shouted "watch out." The girl then moved to her left and right in front of the doctor.He broke his...

• Two Men Killed on Interstate 29 in Iowa

  Shannon Weidemann | January 22, 2007 10:19 PM | 0 CommentsCouncil Bluffs, IA

  Two residents of Council Bluffs were killed on the side of Interstate 29 after they were hit by a minivan. James Henry Norman, age 63, and James Henry Tomes Jr., age 45, were outside of a parked van in the left lane of traffic when they were struck. It is unknown why they were outside of the vehicle, but witnesses say one man may have been lying on the ground and the other was standing over...

• More and More Women Riding Motorcycles

  Craig Kelley | August 13, 2006 1:57 AM | 0 CommentsCouncil Bluffs, IA

  A great thing I experience when motorcycling these days is the ever-increasing number of ladies purchasing and riding motorcyles on their own, rather than riding on the back of a bike as was the norm in the past.The reason I pass on this information is to strongly encourage all female riders, most of whom did not ride in their youth like many males who are returning to motorcycling, to take BOTH...

• Proud To Be A Trial Attorney - No Matter What They Call Me!

  Craig Kelley | August 10, 2006 1:04 AM | 0 CommentsCouncil Bluffs, IA

  On July 19, 2006, members of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America (ATLA) voted at their annual membership meeting in Seattle, Washington to change the organization's name to the American Association for Justice. I , as well as ALL members of my Firm, voted to leave the anme as it was and has been.The reason for the new name, the American Association for Justice, is supposedly to better...

• High Gas Prices Lead Consumers to Motorcycles - Please Take a Motorcycle Safety Course!

  Craig Kelley | May 27, 2006 9:00 AM | 0 CommentsCouncil Bluffs, IA

  Gas-Price Gouging by Big Oil is leading to a big surge in smaller and used motorcycles in our Region, and most likely across the nation. The Columbus Telegraph has a story today that is one of many documenting this trendFull StoryThese NEW or RETURNING Riders need to learn to ride properly and safely by registering for Motorcycle Safety Course offered by the National Safety Council or the...

• Inserra & Kelley Supports the Tommy Craft Memorial Fund

  Craig Kelley | May 07, 2006 8:00 AM | 0 CommentsCouncil Bluffs, IA

  Save the date!!! One of our Firm's most important charities is the Tommy Craft Memorial Fund. On Monday, May 29, 2006, we will again be attending (and will have a booth at) the annual Willy Theisen's Birthday Bash starting at Famous Daves on 173rd and West Center Road, and concluding at the Anchor Inn, 2499 Freedom Park Road, in Omaha, NE, beginning at 10:00 a.m. Cold Steel will be playing...

• My Take on Motorcycle Safety

  Craig Kelley | May 05, 2006 7:59 AM | 0 CommentsCouncil Bluffs, IA

  Motorcycling is inherently a dangerous sport. That danger, and the risk associated with it, can be managed.Safety should start in the showroom, where sales people should question a rider's experience. Dealers should talk to new riders/customers about the size of bike that they would recommend based on experience. My Recommended Motorcycle safety tipsMotorcyclists have to look in the mirror and...

• National Chart of Motorcycle Helmet/Safety Requirements

  Craig Kelley | May 04, 2006 3:23 PM | 0 CommentsCouncil Bluffs, IA

  As the riding weather gets better and better here in the Missouri River valley, and I start planning my annual summer long-riding motorcycle trip to some regional destination, I thought it might be helpful to pass on to all of you the great information that I found on safety requirements across our great nation. CHART OF STATE LAWS

• How to Properly Insure Your Vehicle

  Craig Kelley | May 02, 2006 1:57 PM | 0 CommentsCouncil Bluffs, IA

  Vehicle insurance is very confusing! IF you don't understand what different types of insurance coverage mean, you could be leaving you or your family exposed to financial loss or ruin. In this article, I will cover different types of coverage and some of our thoughts on each type.Bodily Injury Liability InsuranceThis insurance protects you from claims made against you which you are obligated...

• Disclaimer

  Staff Writer | May 03, 2004 10:46 AM | 0 CommentsCouncil Bluffs, IA

  The information found on this website should not be construed as legal advice and is not a substitute for professional legal consultation. You should not base your legal decisions solely on the information found in this site and you are encouraged to seek the counsel of an attorney regarding your specific questions or situation. The information found herein may represent the opinions or...