- Craig Kelley | May 27, 2006 9:00 AM |
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Motorcycle AccidentsGas-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...
- Craig Kelley | May 26, 2006 8:53 AM |
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Automobile AccidentsThe Lincoln County Sheriffs Department in North Platte, Nebraska, are currently involved in two different Grant programs that stress seat belt usage, and offer some some strong statistics to show WHY!!PLEASE "buckle Up" this holiday weekend, and TEACH YOUR CHILDREN to buckle up ALL of the time!!Read the Story:
- Craig Kelley | May 23, 2006 1:33 AM |
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Nursing Home & Elder AbuseUnderstaffing at nursing homes appears to be the underlying reason for continued problems and abuses according to a just-released national report examining nursing home abuse and neglect. The study, commisioned by the National Citizens Coalition for Nursing Home Reform."The Faces of Neglect: Behind the Closed Doors of Nursing Homes," commissioned by the National Citizens Coalition for Nursing...
- Craig Kelley | May 22, 2006 1:14 AM |
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Head & Brain InjuriesTaking the good old tradional big yellow bus to school has long been touted as the best way to keep our children safe during transport. But is it? Read the well-researched school bus safety article to help figure out YOUR answer, and thus opinions, reagrding this question and issue.
- Craig Kelley | May 21, 2006 1:49 AM |
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Mass Transit (Airline, Cruise Ship, Train, Bus)My Firm, Inserra and Kelley, is the Union-picked Designated Counsel for Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA) claims in our Region of the USA. My Firm has authored and prepared an excellent primer and educational guide about the FELA for new hires on the Railroad and spouse or significant others of Railroad Employees who wnat to better understand the workplace law that covers their loved...
- Craig Kelley | May 20, 2006 1:01 AM |
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Miscellaneousin 2004, the last year for statistic complilation, 70% of boating deaths were from drowning, and 90% of the drowning victims were NOT wearing a life jacket. Read ths tory below, and HAVE ENOUGH LIFE JACKETS IN YOUR BOAT!!Full Report:
- Craig Kelley | May 19, 2006 1:50 AM |
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Mass Transit (Airline, Cruise Ship, Train, Bus)Some time back my Law Partner, John Inserra, authored a fabulous article on proper reporting of a workplace injury by railroad employees pursuant to the Federal Employers Laibility Act (FELA):FULL ARTICLE
- Craig Kelley | May 18, 2006 1:10 AM |
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MiscellaneousThe New England Journal of Medicine recently published a study on medical malpractice case statistics. Of course, most media outlets ran it with a headline along the lines of "40% of medical malpractice cases are groundless." But the media got it wrong! HERE are the actual statistics and story:FULL STORY
- Craig Kelley | May 17, 2006 1:04 AM |
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Defective & Dangerous ProductsBoston Scientific Corp. said it has warned physicians that another 996 defibrillators made by its Guidant corporate unit may quit prematurely, leaving heart failure patients unprotected from sudden cardiac death or other complications.STORY
- Craig Kelley | May 16, 2006 8:59 AM |
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Defective & Dangerous ProductsBausch & Lomb said Monday it has permanently removed from markets around the world a B & L contact-lens solution linked by health authorities to an outbreak of rare fungal infections that can cause blindness. Ironically, Company shares rose nearly 9 percent on the news.Read the full Bausch and Lomb recall article.
- Craig Kelley | May 10, 2006 12:28 PM |
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Motorcycle AccidentsLast night I was proud to present my "HOW TO PROPERLY INSURE YOUR MOTORCYCLE" PowerPoint Seminar to the all of the great people in the Offutt (Air Force Base) Riders' Association. For a copy of the PowerPoint that I gave to the Group, just click on the link to the right, and feel free to call me at the Firm if you have any questions Download file
- Craig Kelley | May 08, 2006 5:14 PM |
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Head & Brain InjuriesMedical science has only just begun to unravel the mysteries of brain injury. Consequently, when it happens to you, or someone you love, you find yourself ill-equipped to deal with the sweeping, life changes it brings. Statistics from the National Institutes of Health found that 85% of brain injury patients do not receive any treatment or counseling concerning the long term difficulties caused...
- Craig Kelley | May 07, 2006 8:00 AM |
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Motorcycle AccidentsSave 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...
- Craig Kelley | May 06, 2006 8:00 AM |
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Motorcycle AccidentsThe ANNUAL NEBRASKA STATE HOG RALLY (you HAVE TO be a HOG member, but a FANTASTIC event is in Fremont this year on Friday thru Sunday, May 26-28!! www.nestatehogrally.com for more info!! This annual event is ALSO a Inserra & Kelley Client, and this Rally is an important yearly event to show off our GREAT State! Inserra & Kelley will have a Booth at this event and we hope to see you all...
- Craig Kelley | May 05, 2006 7:59 AM |
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Motorcycle AccidentsMotorcycling 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...
- Craig Kelley | May 04, 2006 3:23 PM |
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Motorcycle AccidentsAs 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
- Craig Kelley | May 03, 2006 2:14 PM |
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Motorcycle AccidentsMay is Motorcycle Safety Month in IowaThe month of May has been designated as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. With summer just around the corner the Governor's Traffic Safety Bureau (GTSB), a bureau of the Iowa Department of Public Safety, would ask motorcycle riders and other motorists to be extremely cautious as we begin to experience increased motorcycle traffic on Iowa's highways. As the...
- Craig Kelley | May 02, 2006 1:57 PM |
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Automobile AccidentsVehicle 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...