A Nebraska man has sued Wal-Mart, claiming that it caused his wife’s death.  How?  Recall the famous poem: For want of a nail the shoe was lost. For want of a shoe the horse was lost. For want of a horse the rider was lost. For want of a rider the message was lost. For […]

In a first-in-the-nation holding, a New Jersey appellate court ruled that sending a text to a driver you know is behind the wheel can land you in hot water. The case involved a terrible crash where a driver who received a text drifted across the center line, striking a couple on a motorcycle and inflicting […]

Celebrating Harley Davidson’s 110th: Motorcycle Safety for Riders and Drivers With the Harley Davidson 110th Anniversary upon us, this is a great time to think about how to stay safe on the roads. Here’s a few tips to keep everyone safe. Drivers – Share the road & be on the lookout! Because motorcycles take up […]

Mind your Melons! As the Labor Day weekend approaches, many of us are planning picnics and barbeques with family and friends. And while we pay close attention to grilling our meats to the right temperature and keeping our cold foods cold, we forget one of the most ‘dangerous’ food items: Melons. Yes, melons. Food poisoning […]

Summer is the time of beer, brats and rummage sales.  Across the state, thrifty shoppers are searching for sales every weekend.  These sales can offer tremendous bargains – the ability to pick up much-needed items at a reasonable price. But some things should not be bought at rummage sales.  Here are a few examples. Car […]