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• Hazards at Home-Cleaning Up Your Space

  Jeanie Oliver | May 22, 2008 12:05 PM | 0 CommentsJonesboro, AR

  For those of us approaching middle age, we have to wonder as we watch the nightly news: "What have we been exposed to in our lifetime?" More and more we are learning that all of the things around us...

• CPR-Don't Overthink It, Just Do It

  Jeanie Oliver | May 21, 2008 4:21 PM | 0 CommentsJonesboro, AR

  Having a health condition that affects the mechanics of my heart has made me more aware of what would I do if the person sitting next to me fell over. You see I can identify with that paniced...

• Motorcycles--Freedom of Movement

  Jeanie Oliver | May 20, 2008 6:02 PM | 0 CommentsJonesboro, AR

  I came across an interesting mention at the National Safety Council website about the fact that May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. There just seems to be so much freedom on a motorcycle. That...

• Buckle Up, It's the Law... Or is it? What About Our School Buses?

  Ryan Scott | May 15, 2008 11:40 AM | 0 CommentsJonesboro, AR

  For years we have all been inundated with slogans like, "Buckle up, It's the Law", and "Buckle up for Safety", even "Don't be a Dummy, Buckle Up". The reasons for these slogan are obvious-- using a seatbelt reduces the risk of serious injury or death in a car wreck. However, this reasoning is lost when it comes to our most precious cargo... our children.

• Cell Phones and Driving Don't Mis

  Frank Bailey | May 10, 2008 5:18 PM | 0 CommentsJonesboro, AR

  Cell-phones are everywhere. It is common practice now for lawyers to ask about cell-phone use during an accident. Studies overwhelmingly show that talking on a cell-phone while driving increases...

• Arkansas Trial Lawyers Association Awards Sach Oliver Outstanding Young Lawyer

  Drew Dixon | May 10, 2008 4:47 PM | 0 CommentsJonesboro, AR

  The Arkansas Trial Lawyers Association announced today that, Sach Oliver is the recipient of the organization’s 2008 Outstanding Young Lawyer Award.

• Full Coverage Car Insurance

  Frank Bailey | May 01, 2008 8:28 AM | 0 CommentsJonesboro, AR

  Many consumers do not know what the insurance agent is selling when they buy “full coverage.” Recently we had a client with “full coverage” insurance that was hit head on by an uninsured driver. Our...

• 'Condition H', Does Your Hospital Have It?

  Ryan Scott | April 23, 2008 1:36 PM | 0 CommentsJonesboro, AR

  For the fifth straight year, a preventable safety mistake known as ‘Failure to Rescue’ is the leading cause of preventable death in U.S. hospitals. More than surgical mistakes, the wrong or overdose of drugs, or unforeseeable complications, ‘Failure to Rescue’ is the most common preventable problem. 'Condition H' allows a patient or loved one to summon emergency help, the same emergency number that doctors and nurses use, when they feel distress. This procedure may save your life.

• Student Leadership Banquet at ASU

  Jeanie Oliver | April 21, 2008 7:57 PM | 0 CommentsJonesboro, AR

  Last Thursday, Sach and I drove to Arkansas State University in Jonesboro to attend the Student Leadership Banquet. Sach was the guest speaker. The banquet was held in the new student center at ASU...

• DURAGESIC PATCHES: ARE THEY SAFE?

  Frank Bailey | April 13, 2008 3:17 PM | 0 CommentsJonesboro, AR

  PriCara has recalled all lots of its 25 mcg/hr DURAGESIC patches. These patches contain the powerful drug fentanyl. The recalled patches have expiration dates on or before December 2009. The...