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Child Dies from Innocent Back Yard Game of Tag – Is YOUR Property Safe for Children to Play Care (AND Injury-free?

Omaha police said 10-year-old Garrett Schomer was impaled on a metal rod that was protruding from a playhouse in a neighbor’s yard. The incident happened just before 4 p.m. Sunday, April 13. The…

By Craig Kelley

/ 17 Apr 2008

Iowa Becomes 28th State to Enact Some Sort of Indoor Smoking Ban

Iowa Guv Chet Culver Tuesday signed into law a ban on indoor smoking in public places, with the normal two LOBBIED exceptions, of course, as reported by WOWT.COM. All Iowa bars, restaurants and…

By Craig Kelley

/ 16 Apr 2008

If You Are Bitten Or Attacked By A Dog, You Have Rights

The Iowa dog bite/attack statute imposes liability upon dog owners for damage or injury caused by their dogs, whether by biting, attack or other means, to both people and other domesticated…

By Craig Kelley

/ 15 Apr 2008

Nebraska Legislature Becomes One Of Few States To Require Ignition Interlock Devices

Last week, the Nebraska State Legislature gave final approval to Legislative Bill 736, which expands current interlock legislation to require the installation of an alcohol ignition interlock device…

By Craig Kelley

/ 14 Apr 2008

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By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 13 Apr 2008

Omaha/Council Bluffs Metro Area Ranks As One Of The Top 10 Dangerous Drunk-Driving Cities

I am very sad to report: 1. In 2006, an estimated 17,602 people died in alcohol-related traffic crashes—an average of one every 30 minutes. 2. These deaths constitute 41 percent of the 42,642…

By Craig Kelley

/ 13 Apr 2008

Iowa State Bridges Among Worst in Nation

A Washington-based non-profit transportation research group (TRIP) has determined that 622 Iowa bridges are one point away from being structurally decifient. Among the worst in the state are two Sioux City bridges. According to TRIP, 21% of of the stae bridges are deficient with another 6% qualifyin

By Craig Kelley

/ 21 Feb 2008

Nebraska DMV Offers Virtual Drive Course

The Nebraska DMV is now offering a fully narrated supplemental drivers education course. Although the course will not meet the Nebraska drivers education requirments, it does allow new drivers the opportunity to be better prepared for a learner’s permit test. The course includes eight videos and thr

By Craig Kelley

/ 21 Feb 2008

Missouri Proposes Helmet Legislation

Missouri currently has a law requiring helmets for all riders, however, the proposed Senate bill 1067 would allow riders age 21 or older to make the decision of whether or not to wear a helmet. Helmets would remain mandatory for highway riding. If the bill passes, Missouri will be the 31st state to

By Craig Kelley

/ 21 Feb 2008

Motorcycle Insurance Presentation at Ducati Omaha

Spring is just around the corner. As such, riding season will be in full swing before we know it. You should have proper insurance coverage on your motorcycle, just as you would insure your home or your car. I will be presenting information to the DesmOmaha Ducati Owner’s Club regarding the importan

By Craig Kelley

/ 21 Feb 2008

Nebraska Kills Helmet Law Repeal Bill

Across the river, efforts to repeal the Nebraska mandatory helmet law (LB 253) have failed. The proposed bill offered a partial repeal to the current law. The proposal would have required bikers under 21 to wear helmets but would have allowed older riders to go without a helmet if they had passed an

By Craig Kelley

/ 17 Jan 2008

Infantino Recalls Infant Teethers Due to Choking Hazard

INfantino LLC, in conjunction with the CPSCInfantino Lion Teethers because the plastic nose can detach, which poses a choking hazard to infants and young children. This recall involves InfantinoÂ® lion teethers. The yellow and orange plastic teethers have date codes 6116, 6129, 6158, 6137, 0606, 080

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 15 Dec 2007