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Yesterday, the Omaha City Council listened to arguments from both side regarding a proposed ordinance that would allow Minors to attend concerts and music events at bars or lounges were alcohol is...

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There are many blogs on InjuryBoard about the dangers of diverting your attention from driving to cell phone usage, text messaging, and map-reading. The Wall Street Journal recently reviewed new...

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Nebraska joins other states taking the lead, which have passed similar laws this year to require alcohol ignition interlocks for drunk drivers.Ignition interlocks will be used as a condition of...

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Thanks to Jeremy Thurman, an Oklahoma lawyer and fellow Injuryboard.com member , who posted a link to the CDC on avoiding dog bites. It is unfortunate, but we see many cases of children being bit by...

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The Nebraska Court of Appeals in the case of Alice Tolbert and Chaz Tolbert, Personal Representatives of the Estates of Victoria Lynn Tolbert Burgess and Tisha Cassandra Tolbert, et al., appellants,...

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Charlie's Produce, in conjunction with the FDA, is recalling its Cut Cantaloupe Products because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. People infected with Salmonella can become very ill and the infections can sometimes be fatal for the young, the old, and those with compromised immune systems. To learn more about Salmonella and its symptoms click here.The products...

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The Nebraska Supreme court cleared up the issue of ownership requirements and the negligent entrustment of a vehicle involved in a motor vehicle accident in the case of Richard A. DeWester, Personal Representative of theEstate of Lindsay DeWester, deceased, appellant, v. Kyle W. Watkins, an individual, appellee. In a nutshell, the Court held: Based on the Restatement's reasoning, most courts...

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Chattem, Inc., in conjunction with the FDA, is recalling Icy Hot Heat Therapy products, and some consumer samples that were given out for a limited promotional basis.Chattem is recalling these products because it has received some consumer reports of first, second and third degree burns as well as skin irritation resulting from consumer use or possible misuse of these products.The following...

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The Nebraska unicameral legislature rejected by a vote of 25-23 a bill which would have allowed people age 21 and older to ride motorcycles and go without helmets as long as they wore eye protection and had taken a safety course.For more information on this subject, please refer to the section on Car and Motorcycle Accidents.

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New automobile ratings may be found at www.safecar.gov. A good web site when buying a car. A good website when investing defects and recalls.For more information on this subject, please refer to our section on Car and Motorcycle Accidents.

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