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The Unintended Dangers of Prescription Painkillers

Every day there are forty-six deaths in the United States attributable to a prescription overdose. In 2011 alone, 16,917 overdose deaths involved opioid pain relievers, with 31% of the deaths including benzodiazepine sedatives as well (CDC WONDER, unpublished data, 2014). In 2012, health care provid

By Craig Kelley

/ 25 Jul 2014

Severe Bleeding Risk Linked to Xarelto

One of the newest blood thinners on the market, Xarelto, has been added to the list of drugs with dangerous side effects. Xarelto was approved in 2011 as a potentially safer alternative to Warfarin, as Xarelto does not require regular blood monitoring or frequent doctor…

By Craig Kelley

/ 10 Jul 2014

Making Summer Safer with Water Safety Tips

This summer as you and your family resume swimming and other water sports, remember to be safe. Set water safety rules for your family and make sure you pay attention to weather conditions and forecast. When jumping into the water, jump in feet first, unless…

By Craig Kelley

/ 8 Jul 2014

What to Do After an Automobile Accident

It happens in a second, often without warning. It can be a short term inconvenience or a life altering event. Most of us have been involved in some sort of automobile accident in our life. Even if you are the most careful driver operating a…

By Craig Kelley

/ 25 Jun 2014

Tracy Morgan and James “Jimmy Mack” McNair: Another Tragedy Caused by Lack of Sleep?

This weekend brought yet another tragedy caused by a truck driver who hadn’t slept for more than 24 hours prior to the accident. Although the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMSCA) requires truck drivers to take breaks from driving in their hours-of-service rules, it is…

By Craig Kelley

/ 10 Jun 2014

Androgel: Is it worth the cardiovascular risk?

Low testosterone is a fairly common problem for many men after the age of thirty. As a man begins to lose testosterone, he can experience a number of serious health problems such as depression, a decreased libido, erections which are less pleasurable, low energy levels…

By Craig Kelley

/ 4 Jun 2014

Pradaxa: Do the Risks Outweigh the Benefits?

Stroke is the third leading cause of death in the United States and the leading cause of long term disability. Pradaxa was approved in October of 2010 in an effort to provide a safer alternative to oral warfarin, injectable low molecular weight heparin or asprin,…

By Craig Kelley

/ 20 May 2014

FDA Recommends Strict Changes Affecting Transvaginal Mesh Litigation

Last month a Dallas jury ordered Johnson & Johnson ordered to pay $1.2 million in compensatory damages to a woman injured by a transvaginal mesh (TVM) implant. As a result of a defective design in the product, the Plaintiff suffered severe injuries when the mesh…

By Craig Kelley

/ 5 May 2014

Nebraska and Iowa Address Distracted Driving Accident Prevention Awareness

As April draws to a close, we remind our clients, friends and family to avoid distracted driving by keeping your mind and hands on your driving. April is designated as the month dedicated to prevention of Distracted Driving, including texting, changing the radio station, talking…

By Craig Kelley

/ 29 Apr 2014

YAZ: Birth Control Lawsuits Suggest Stronger Warning Labels Necessary

Yaz or Yasmin has now been linked to the deaths of at least 23 Canadian women, over half of which were under the age of 26. In addition, over 600 adverse reactions to Yaz and Yasmin were reported between 2007 and February of 2013. Although…

By Craig Kelley

/ 24 Mar 2014

DISTRACTED DRIVING: Can a device protect my teen from texting and driving?

We have all seen the pictures. Everyone knows of the dangers of texting and driving, yet the message doesn’t seem to be sinking in. In 2011 alone, 3,331 people were killed in car accidents involving distracted drivers and an additional 387,000 others were injured, according…

By Craig Kelley

/ 14 Mar 2014

Pradaxa Complications Lead to Irreversible Damage

Pradaxa is a medication used to prevent stroke and blood clots in patients with atrial fibrillation. It has been widely prescribed since it’s release in 2010. Unfortunately, studies in the New England Journal of Medicine have warned that the lack of an effective treatment for…

By Craig Kelley

/ 24 Feb 2014