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• New allegations against Fen-Phen

  Dan Friedman | December 10, 2006 3:03 PM | 0 CommentsLincoln, NE

  Five women in Chicago have sued Wyeth, the manufacturer of the recalled diet drug Fen-Phen, alleging that their use of the drug caused them to develope a serious lung condition which often results in death.

• Be honest with your doctor

  Dan Friedman | December 09, 2006 9:03 AM | 0 CommentsLincoln, NE

  When a person seeks medical treatment from a doctor after being involved in an accident, one of the first questions the doctor will ask is about your medical history. If you have EVER had any type of pain in the area of your body that was hurt in the accident, it is imperative that you share that information with the doctor. If the doctor is called upon to testify about the cause of your...

• If you're hurt, get treated immediately

  Dan Friedman | December 07, 2006 8:56 AM | 0 CommentsLincoln, NE

  When you or a loved one is involved in a car accident, if you are injured it is important that you seek treatment immediately. Insurance companies and their attorneys frequently refuse to pay the fair value of a claim when the injured party waits a long time after the accident to seek treatment. The common argument that they use is "if someone is really injured, then he or she will go and see...

• Merck continues to fight Vioxx lawsuits

  Dan Friedman | November 29, 2006 3:34 PM | 0 CommentsLincoln, NE

  The pharmeceutical giant Merck is, for the time being, continuing to litigate each individual Vioxx claims. The company, having had some recent success, is intent on defending each case on the merits. Merck's strategy, thus far, has been to question the relatedness of each Plaintiff's injury with his or her use of Vioxx. In the months since, however, the great Vioxx turkey shoot has not...

• Even hands-free cell phones can cause accidents

  Dan Friedman | November 29, 2006 3:14 PM | 0 CommentsLincoln, NE

  from The Washington Post:The National Transportation Safety Board today urged the federal and state governments to forbid motor coach and school bus drivers from using cell phones while driving, except in emergencies.The recommendation came in an NTSB report on a non-fatal bus accident on the George Washington Memorial Parkway in Alexandria in November 2004. The tour bus of Catholic school...

• Deadly accident on Interstate 80

  Dan Friedman | November 27, 2006 8:48 AM | 0 CommentsLincoln, NE

  A driver on Interstate 80 lost control of his vehicle, crossed the median and struck another vehicle. The accident happened on Sunday afternoon and killed 5 people, according to a spokeswoman for the Nebraska Highway Patrol.

• Be careful driving over the holidays

  Dan Friedman | November 22, 2006 1:56 PM | 0 CommentsLincoln, NE

  Lots of people take road trips during the holiday season. Be sure to buckle your safety belts. It would also be a good time to review your insurance coverage. Be sure to have plenty of medical payments coverage and underinsured motorist coverage. A good rule of thumb is to have at least $20,000 in medical payments coverage and $100,000 in underinsured motorist coverage.

• Judge grants new trial in Vioxx case

  Dan Friedman | August 30, 2006 1:03 PM | 0 CommentsLincoln, NE

  U.S. District Judge Eldon Fallon has ruled that Merck is entitled to a new trial on the question of damages for a retired F.B.I. agent that had a heart attack after taking their pain killer, Vioxx. A jury had previously awarded $50 million in compensatory damages and $1 million in punitive damages. Judge Fallon ruled that the compensatory award was "grossly excessive."

• Study finds bad nursing home care is common

  Dan Friedman | August 10, 2006 4:59 PM | 0 CommentsLincoln, NE

  Consumer reports recently conducted a study which found that only 2% of for-profit nursing homes were likely to provide good care. Non-profit nursing homes were likely to provide good care 7.3% of the time.In the report, several suggestions are made for people looking to get quality nursing home care:--Get a list of local facilities from your nearest agency on aging, as well as contact...

• Vehicles Vulnerable to Rear-end Collisions

  Dan Friedman | August 07, 2006 3:32 PM | 0 CommentsLincoln, NE

  In recent tests, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety gave only one car, the Kia Optima, a passing grade in rear-end collisions.In rear-end tests, two popular cars, the Toyota Camry and the Dodge Caliber, were rated marginal, the second-lowest of four possible scores given by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. All six models that the insurance institute tested most recently earned...