According to AAA, there is an increased risk for fatal car accidents for a full six days following the annual “spring forward.” Risks can increase by as much as 8% during this time, making it important that you remain extra cautious during the first week of daylight saving time. If you are injured by someone who was...
In 2015, traffic deaths rose by 7.7%, the largest single-year jump in 50 years. Nearly 36,000 people died in traffic accidents in 2015, with the largest increase in fatalities among males aged 46 to 50. However, males aged 16 to 25 and over the age of 65 were responsible for a majority of the fatal auto accidents in 2015.
The SlideShare below highlights some of the risky driving behaviors that have led to this increase in fatal auto accidents. All stats are from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety...
Read MoreJust in time for the Super Bowl, Tostitos’ has introduced a new bag of chips that can tell when you’ve been drinking. The new bag design contains a sensor that is calibrated to detect alcohol on a person’s breath. If alcohol is detected, the sensor on the bag turns red and provides a code to quickly contact Uber and secure a ride home....
After a traumatic brain injury (TBI), you may be left reeling with physical and mental disabilities and huge medical bills. If your brain injury was caused by the negligence of another, you have legal rights for financial compensation and retribution. Please take this quiz to find out if our attorneys can help you with your case:
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Read MoreIf you have been injured in a truck accident in Omaha, Norfolk, or surrounding areas of Nebraska, you may be surprised to find that establishing liability is often far from straight forward. There are a number of moving parts involved in the moving of freight – both intra and interstate – and each of these may play a role in, and be held partially liable for, injuries incurred in a trucking accident. This is one of the primary reasons you need a Nebraska truck accident lawyer who knows how to investigate your accident and identify all liable parties to get you the full...
Read MoreNew Year, new driving habits? Many of us avoided getting into car accidents last year. Some of this certainly has to do with good driving habits. Some of it is just plain luck. In 2017, perhaps reflecting on driving habits can take the reins away...
AAA estimates a record breaking 103 million Americans will travel over 50 miles from their homes this Holiday Season. Despite there being fewer travel days this year, more than 93.5 million people are expected to make their Holiday travels by car alone. This represents a 1.5% increase over last year and marks the largest Holiday travel season since records have been kept by...
Slip and fall accidents tend to increase during the winter as temperatures drop and previously passable sidewalks, entryways, and floors become hazardous. When you slip on one of these surfaces and are seriously injured as a result, you may be entitled to compensation for damages including medical expenses, lost wages, and personal pain and suffering. The...
QuoteWizard, a news website for the insurance industry, has recently released its list of the best and worst states to drive in – and Nebraska falls at number five on the worst side. Using over 2 million data points including information about the rate of auto accidents, incidents of drunk...
In this short video, Norfolk, NE personal injury lawyer Kathleen Rockey discusses the types of cases we handle. To learn if we can help you get justice, please use our online contact form or call 402-371-4300 to schedule your consultation at our Omaha or Norfolk office today.